Hello BP friends, I have been trying to get my start in real estate investing.

Start to evaluate deals based on the income approach and you'll do much better long term investing. 

Is the property set up as a STR already or do you need to do the basic work to get it started?

Would it be best to start an LLC or sCorp in CA and deal with the astronomical annual fees?

I set these base rates a year in advance, knowing that prices increase from Jan to Feb to Mar to April, and then decrease starting in May in the desert environment of Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley, CA. 

If you are just starting out, this is for you:When you buy an investment property, it is treated differently than a house you are going to live in. 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

I currently own a two-family home with my girlfriend, but I plan to refinance in 2025 and start fresh with a focused expansion strategy.

Best of luck on your journey, the DMV in my opinion is still one of the strongest markets in the US to get started in.  

Quote from @Arron Paulino: I had to remove four of my out-of-state properties in order to refresh the listings and start anew.