Second, with a better location it has been much easier to rent and we receive higher rents.

The reason for this is that it will help you fit nicer into the lending guidelines and make your refinance much easier if you ever need to access the equity to scale. 

Plus the price points are closer to what I'm used to from Wisconsin.Another area I'm considering is Kern County, which isn't super convenient but may provide an easier entry into flipping around here. 

Thanks @Andrew Postell, incredibly clear and informative. 

I've always been curious on this one as I run into a ton of folks that did taxes incorrectly on turbotax/h&R/etc...and for the question, I think reaching out to a local CPA or to Michael above and just paying for it may be far easier than trying to deal with the IRS yourself.

@Mike Dymski I always use month to month leases, much easier if things go to court, as the lease is only good if it’s paid by the fifth.

Funding might be the easier part, there a bunch of lenders (myself included) locking in the right deal is the harder part.

towel bar bracing, door stoppers, easier to access and adjust plumbing, will all make long term rentals easier.Best of Luck!

Kinda looks spammish But other than that, it does do a good job on automation the triggers are already set up in there that makes it easier to get started.

it was much easier before Corona.....but since corona its a lil different....for me at least.Also it depends on a few factors....definitely open to chatting