CA has more than half of the nations homeless/unsheltered persons. 

First person I hired, I also had them write their own job procedures and so on.

Be that person who set's up some STR's there, runs em there, and really caters it to the US "bucket list" tourist. 

Figure out which best fits you and your personality and take it from there.  

The Landlord will verify that the rental is empty of all personal belongings and trash and that there is no damage beyond ordinary wear and tear. 

The person who comes into money but not a lot of experience in real estate should be a little more cautious right now.So overall, I am not saying - do not buy, I am saying be careful.

You need to make sure you're working with someone whose sending you personalized deal flow that actually meets your buying criteria.

@Elvon Bowman Thinking big is important, but it's also helpful to take a practical approach. 

For my own personal goal reasons, I am going to still with searching for a lender who will be open to it.

I also completely understand the frustration of navigating through "Joker brokers" and fake lenders who promise more than they can deliver—one of the biggest challenges in the industry today.Regarding your approach to accrual-based repayment options, that’s a huge help for flippers managing tight cash flow, and it's great that you offer that flexibility.