And why its sad to see so many who are born and raised here whine about lack of opportunity..

I'm disgusted I have the payment page on up my screen right now, and was ready to pull the trigger waiting for my son to show up with his credit card. living up  with the very expensive price and the lack of any real support, and not refunding hard earned money.

The lack of specificity and vetting leads to a flood of spam and irrelevant content.

While I still have an investment in CA, I bought it in 2014 at the right time, and I've since moved investing out of CA because of the lack of cash flow.

Additinally, most self managers actually lose money through lack of market knowledge and poor management practices. 

Only problem is i lack the capital to buy house straight cash.

This lack of housing has major implications for immigration policies and the nation's ability to welcome more people (even if they are skilled workers) as it has in centuries past.Throughout history, the United States has been a beacon of hope for millions seeking a better life.

Was your interest due to cost savings or lack of timely available GCs in your area?

Older properties could allow for a higher quantity of investments and potentially more cash flow, but I lack experience with these and would consider working with investor friendly realtor and property managers.I would greatly appreciate any advice on:New constructions vs. older homes.Self-managing or working with a property manager.Identifying promising locations for long-term rental investments.Thank you in advance for your time and help.

In Santa Cruz County, especially in the mountainous and rural areas, many properties lack the necessary expansion fields (space) due to factors like size, slope, groundwater, and zoning restrictions.