You will need to look at CA building code.

We would prefer not to be landlords in California unless it's a house hack (like what we plan to do with the RV pad).

In CA currently only MF properties are rent controlled.

A significant number of my clients are from out of state, including many from Washington State and California.

Homes are affordable and we're seeing homebuyers enter the market with a lot of assistance available from the city.I’ve been investing in Detroit since 2019 while living in California and own 12 doors.

In CA I took a crash course with Sharon Butler and I passed first try with an 86%.

BTW, are you CA-focused or national?

If an in-person visit is not feasible, we can easily arrange video tours to accommodate your schedule.

Quote from @Gamal Harding: Anduril Industries' Expansion to Columbus: A Transformative Move for Real Estate InvestorsAnduril Industries, a prominent defense technology company based in Costa Mesa, California, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, near Rickenbacker International Airport.

If you are following the rules then everything should be OK.This is no different than a health inspector visiting a restaurant.