.: Any idea how far south the potential for Santa Ana or similar winds goes?  

Property taxes and insurance costs are best obtained through local county websites or reaching out to insurers directly for quotes specific to the area.Tools like BP Pro and Reventure can be helpful for an overview, but it’s a good idea to validate their data against primary sources to ensure accuracy.

Anyone that has looked at Zillow's Zestimate can tell you that an algorithm can give you a general idea, but it is just aggregating past data and spitting out a number. 

We’d like to continue with this project remotely, but the idea of managing contractors and overseeing a renovation from afar feels a bit daunting.Have any of you undertaken a similar project?

I’m all ears—both success stories and lessons learned are incredibly valuable.Ultimately, I’m here to learn, share ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about real estate.

I would love to bounce some ideas and get smarter about the market and investments.

I was curious to learn more and liked the idea of niche diversification outside of my current active real estate business.

You've got a great start by being here and an idea of what you want to do.

It is hard but as a realtor I pay attention to prices throughout the year so that I have an idea of whether or not it is a "real" discount.

While buying one that’s up and running might seem a good idea - paying for speed - if you’re not quite ready, sometimes the best deal you make is the one you don’t make at all.