This is terrible and I really feel for you guys.

My gut feeling is it's going to cost around $4,000 to repair and has been there for ages.

The purchase to cash flow ratio is much higher than majority of the states in the US but again not the only states.If you need any help or want to talk more REI feel free to reach out I have done a ton of business in both states and can walk you through pretty much anything.

There are dozens of problems you can face as a landlord, and I feel it's important to have a plan for all of them.

lol, I feel you on some of these month to year long battles with the govt.

If you need any recommendations for estate attorneys or CPAs in San Diego, feel free to send me a message.

If the seller says, “Oh no, feel free to give us an offer”, then there is your invitation.  

It doesn't really feel like enough of a reason to expose ourselves to the risk of a costly potential litigation.

This is a legal question that your attorney should be answering, and if you don't feel your attorney can help you, find another one who can.

The market here offers a lot of potential.I highly recommend making a trip here to get a feel for the different neighborhoods and understand where the best opportunities lie.