Quote from @Matthew Paul: I understand how businesses work.

One thing to consider is that in terms of wealth building and Kiyosaki's Cashflow Quadrant, owing a rental and doing work yourself is putting you in the self-employed quadrant, not Business Owner or Investor.I think there are a lot of factors stacked against California for long term rentals, and I think you know it too! 

Throughout my career, I have consistently conducted business with integrity, transparency, and the utmost professionalism.

Might want to tuck that (and your TWO years of experience) back in.I guess if you consider doing 80% MORE investor business in 2024 than I did in 2023 "slow", okay then... ha ha ha.But hey - if people like you insist on being a complete jerk here, showing everyone exactly who they are, as Mel Robbins says, I'll "Let them".Who are you, again? 

I would like to learn the business.

I live in Boston, but I was advised to start my real estate business elsewhere as Boston is very competitive.

Hey Stephen, I know this was a while ago, but are you still in the business?

I don't really need to know much else about someone - if they can't pass this test, why should I believe that they will be able to run a business that will generate cash?

First of all, do not take any money out of the business, because you will need it.

We have been in Business since 2000, survived the 2008 collapse.