My portfolio is nowhere near what is needed to replace my current income so I would have to quit and become a full time realtor to make up the difference, but that sounds better than being stuck in my cubicle.Was there any issue with being at 21 properties and thinking you were close enough, why not quit then?  

The tenants are currently in court with a title dispute so the house would have to be paid for cash only.I would like to convert it to a primary residence and turn the garden level into a separate two bedroom apartment for use as an in law suite.

More states are creating "just cause" eviction laws, essentially stating the landlord must allow the tenant to remain in the property except for a few specific situations.It won't end well.

The PM company’s in-depth knowledge of California’s tenant laws and a rock-solid screening process.Hope this gives you a strong starting point.

One tip is that is a very tough state for flipping/investing too because of tough laws against lenders if needing to foreclose, just something to watch out for

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Purchase price: $110,000 Cash invested: $150,000 This is our first deal as a full family (Parents, sister and brother in law, me).

Eamon,Any time you face a major issue with a bank/lender and they fail to refund your money or it costs you money and a lost deal due to ignorance or bad lending. 

Also, Zimmer & Rens, a law office, is very familiar with these types of scenarios--they work with many, many local investors.

The only issue we have run into is the prices and bidding wars.Every single home we have looked at for personal use or an investment seems to have 5+ offers and go MUCH over asking.We are currently looking at Bay Park / Clairemont / Carlsbad / Oceanside.