Taking small, manageable steps now will help you make informed decisions when you're ready to invest.Good luck!

Quote from @Tiffany Henning: I am in the same situation but ultimately will most likely go with Seth Williams because it is not necessarily a money-making funnel for him but more his heart to help. 

They were abandoned and needed significant work which wasn't a huge issue but in terms of HUD owned properties i heard there can be significant processing periods.

This just seems like it puts me in a potential bad situation if something goes wrong during the process.  

They offer a mix of historic homes and proximity to downtown, making them attractive for renovations and flips. i totally agree, how long have you been investing?

Even though there is low inventory, interest rates are high, and many properties don't cash flow, look harder there are always deals, you just need to find/make them.

I know the decision shouldn't be made of tax benefit alone but starting to think other areas may help me accomplish both more efficiently.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

I'm surprised anyone is making money in California from str based on prices, supply, interest rates.

I doubt anyone does because that wouldn't make sense.