Also if this property is on septic that also can throw a wrench into the ability to call a space "a bedroom" as septic systems are sized and permitted based on the bedrooms.

Based on what I currently owe and how high rates are this doesn't seem worth it to me.Does anyone have any advice on what the best way to do this is?

A lot of investors who succeed in EC know the tenant base very well and a lot of them self manage.

Hi Cecil,We're based in Redding as well and operate Authority Property Management.

Since you are based in California, do you know of any good CPAs who are geared towards real estate investors ?

Would love to connect and explain some possible scenarios based on your criteria!

Based on an inspection report on one of the deals I worked on last year, I was able to negotiate over $15k of credits and repairs for a $200k house using a $400 inspection report for one of my clients.

@Jaycee Greene I am looking to buy a primary residence while I am based there, then turn it into a rental once I PCS again two years later.

The advice can now be something very actionable, which you can try and then send them a thank you note based on how it went. 

Measure the right stuff - novices start by measuring success based on impressions, CTR etc., Those don't equal business results as Google Ads is ideal for lead generation.