@Kent Fang chingI too am in CA but do not own any investment properties here - maybe will consider AirBNB in 2025.My choice for OOS investment includes GOLDSBORO, NC.  --  Goldsboro has a strong real estate market, Low cost of living and affordable properties.

Including the cloud brokers like REAL and EXP Realty- all the brokerages I've researched so far require to join a local MLS & NAR.

@Andres Felipe Alba Hernandez Yes, neighborhood covenants can sometimes restrict certain activities, including short-term rentals (STRs) or renting out parts of a home, even in areas without a Homeowners Association (HOA).

Quote from @Garrett Karnath: Quote from @Jason Wray: Garrett,If you are talking about reducing closing costs including the banks side you can ask the sellers for a "Seller credit" which they can offer up to 6%. 

The seller's refused to reimburse our LLC the home inspection costs.Under these conditions, since our purchase contract includes an "inspection contingency," CAN WE GET OUR MONEY BACK FOR THE HOME INSPECTION THAT REVEALED A PROPERTY IS A FIXER WHEN THE LISTING AND PHOTOS SHOWS THE PROPERTY IS IN MOVE-IN CONDITION?

I would also recommend that you find a CPA that also invests in real estate.Check out the forums for CPAs including this thread. 

Our team discussed multiple investment options with him, including new construction homes in nice areas that likely attract better quality tenants.

This type of partnership will likely include managing partners and acquisition managers tasked with finding and structuring the deal.

Always a good idea to include a tax accountant in your decision-making process. 

It would be nice to start a group which meets with regular cadence so that attendees could plan to include it in their schedules.