It's more important to own investment income producing property that generates at least 10% annual ROI than it is to own where you live.

Pick one that is improving, homes being renovated and flipped, vacant storefronts being turned into cool coffee shops etc.Good luck.

“Ricardo, I like the way you’re thinking—turning a 2-unit property into a 4-unit is exactly how you create value and scale quickly.

Quote from @Chris Menne: I am considering moving out of state in the next year or so, and wanted to get some opinions on either selling my current house, or turning it into a long term rental.

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

I also know finding a quadplex as a first property in Orange County isn’t going to be easy, but I’m open to hearing people’s thoughts.My goal isn’t to turn a profit right away—I know properties here might not have positive cash flow for a few years.

We had a back to back booking that day so the cleaner was there at exactly check out time to ensure they could turn the place in the 4 hour gap we have. 

Once the lease expires, they would turn to month to month tenants.

Do you want to purchase "turn-key" properties or "fixer uppers"?

Most turn key companies do have a West coast based marketing company sell their props.