As a newbie it was inspiring to hear you take all those small (but long drive!)

For example, I would not consider renting something on this street (or one similar to it) as I would not want to drive up and down it everyday/night.

Debt and financing are HUGE factors in the underwriting and driving returns down. 

You can drive for dollar or call people, when you do it you will learn a lot about the market and dynamic.

It is illegal, selfish and flat out ignorant without any regard to your fellow person that has to drive the same streets as you do.Some wonder what is the problem and why are people so paranoid bishing about bandit signs.I LOVE drives through neighborhoods.

Allow others to get an idea of what drives you and maybe you can partner up with someone.

I don’t wish to pay a premium for a PM who can’t get his hands dirty or drive down a less desirable block who’s all talk and no results.

One day, while driving 4 hours to visit my family, I stumbled on the BiggerPockets podcast while searching for 'investing' podcasts.

Phoenix has been a popular destination for California investors - much more affordable than Cali, and it's just a short drive or flight when you need to be here.

Since you lived in the area, you want to reach out to a local friend who can do constant drive-bys to make sure the property management team and/or contractor is doing what you ask them to do.