Reviews can sometimes be a problem for them, but they do have some that perform.

Typically before the land is purchased, I advise buyers to perform all of the due diligence starting with the zoning and development code to know what is even possible within the confines of the existing zoning with the city/county.

I stay north of hwy 8 because I live in north county but I believe the markets most likely to out perform San Diego general RE market are all in South Bay.  

Repairs like fixing faucets can be deducted in the year they are performed, while improvements like insulation must be capitalized and depreciated over time.

With $80k to invest, you have two solid paths to consider.Going the BRRRR route (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) could allow you to stretch your money further.

The asking rent growth rate decline of 2.7% observed over the past 12 months compares unfavorably to the long-term performance of the metro, and rent growth deceleration has been shared broadly among the Los Angeles metropolitan area's thirty-seven apartment submarkets.Competitive Inventory, Household Formations, AbsorptionThe first quarter added 6,770 net new households to the Los Angeles MSA.

Maybe double check comps and make sure the marketing is performing well.

@Farzan SetayeshNot a local investor, but here is a data driven look at the market conditions in McAllen TexasTwo of the most important market performance indicators, population and median home values, have been increasing steadily for the past decade   Rents have followed a similar trend The chart to the right shows median household incomes over time, which have also been increasing. 

If it requires me to be there to make it perform for cash flow then it is a job.

INCORRECT, tenants pay all, UNLESS it's a MF, then owner pays, I have extensive experience there happy to help you will any questions you may have