For your options, a duplex that can pay you to live there would be the best choice if you don't need a single family home.

I am learning really quickly that it beneficial to consolidate your deals to a localized area.

Make your choice @John Burtle

My only choice is CA, as my license and manpower for the rehab is already in place; and since my credit score has insufficient history, and no paystub/W2, I'm stuck with 20-25% down, which, if I re-invest that 100-120k back into the company, I could get a minimum 50k a year, without the fear of cost overruns or property not being sold.

:) Seller financing can be beneficial.

I think you will continue to find this site highly informative and beneficial. 

I've been a property manager for roughly 2.5 years now, and seeing the back end of things has shown me how multiple properties are managed, flipped, repaired, demolished, sold and maintained are sometimes costly, but when done properly, beneficial.

@Annette Ammarell I have come to several crossroads in my career, where I had to make choices that went completely against what the crowds were telling me.  

Yes BP has a ton of resources, however, having a mentor/coach can definitely be beneficial when you first get started.

Thanks again for all of your responses, I think the most prudent choice at this point is to simply educate myself thoroughly before starting anything involving real money; thanks for the suggestions I think I will look into getting an RE license as a starting point, as the education would prove beneficial at a fairly reasonable cost while allowing access to the MLS.