a lot of folks in California pick out a property they don't see in person, trust people they don't know to manage it, and then it goes south. 

Southern EuropeSouthern Europe is what Mexico is to Northern Europeans, with the nuance that Southern Europe is full-fledged developed so it's mora a mix between Florida and Mexico with a weather more akin to California.

I continuously run into more people like this (I am sure living in Ca does not help).  

Specifically, we have a commercial property in California that recently had a massive increase in the fire insurance premium.

I am planning on using them unless I get another referral. https://www.yelp.com/biz/california-deck-inspection-orcuttThe general consensus is that if there is any issue with the elevated wood structure, it's best to hire a waterproofing contractor who is working with an inspector to the do any repairs prior to inspection.

These regions have maintained a strong rental market thanks to stable demand and controlled new construction.San Jose and San Francisco Emerge as Surprising LeadersIn a surprising twist, San Jose, California, posted one of the most significant jumps in apartment rent growth during July, climbing from 2.8% to 3.4%.

Finally over the last couple of years I was able to turn the corner and was finally ready to take the plunge, but living in Southern California meant I needed to get over the Out of State investing hurdle. 

I'm renting it out while I'm stationed in CA and its been a success so far.

Hey Danny, I'm up on the Central Coast of CA and invest in Detroit.$100k is enough to do BRRRR's in the Detroit market.

Is this California?