Add to that the allure of California, great economy in so cal, the ocean, amusement parks, medical centers, high tech, manufacturing, entertainment, recreation, sports teams, universities, etc., and it all creates a strong demand for housing and commercial space. 

Keep separate bank accounts and do not skip a step.The setup I am using with my rental real estate is a little bit more complex and is more geared towards FL issue with single member LLC weaknesses:All my rental properties are held in their own FL LLC (through land trusts also, but for other reasons), all these LLCs are owned by a WY holding LLC.I also have a FL C corp that is my operating entity.

The HML I am using is giving me 70% ARV and there is no % down requirement.

If you are investing in Metro Detroit (outside city limits) I recommend the PM I am using http://aspectproperties.com/ I don't know that they work much within the city though.

I am used to the mid-90's ATL, so everything is dramatically different for me.

I am using an online service that allows for this.

I see what you did there...and it was quite amusing.

@James Mcgowan , @Nina Sylvains I am using property manager for all my properties.

The only reason I am using her for REOs is because I am new and fairly clueless.

I never followed up with this...but I got the paynearme account set up and my tenant was interested in using it.I was at an amusement park with my family.