CA might be different and where you generally need accreditation is when you are using other people's money and promising returns.  

Hello BP family, I'm looking for a financial advisor/tax advisor/accountant in the San Diego area. I'm just starting out investing in RE but I want to make sure I'm doing all I need to do properly and legally. I only ...

Speaking for myself I would never consider a Sub2 unless I knew I had alternative exit strategies to take out that underlying mortgage either by private money, conventional, or other routes.What is the significance of the " default judgement states," versus what we have here in WA, OR, CA ? 

I have someone in California who may be able to get this done

Make the large primary photo your backyard pool, and include the room with the king size bed, in the primary photo collage.

It was not a big deal for him as he already owned it as an LTR previously and furnished it in hopes of using it as a second home when he lived in CA.  

I'm originally from San Francisco, CA so happy to help & be a resource for you.

Quote from @Baird King: Hi Lindsey - I am also in SB and host the local meetup.

I own 10 properties in Southern California area.

I agree that the UCC is only a fixture filing, but lenders here in CA can be really conservative.