I try to be in the luxury market and also try to steer away from young kids (my only real damage has ever occurred from them, or should I say parents that don't watch their kids, and they drive the people crazy in my community pool, again, because people don't seem to care to ensure their kids don't disrupt others).  

If you low-balled them, you have to be careful doing that when asking for seller financing.

Who will drive by to see if the lawn is cared for, or if there are three unauthorized dogs in the back yard?

Hi Max, being "caring" and having a conversation with them at the door can save you.  

The low ones tend to not care about your property as well too. 

I've seen plenty of high end places that still use metal frames, nobody cares/notices.

RE is supposed to be a long term investment and an asset you hold on for a long time and take care of4.

You need to be careful about where you're buying and what your expectations are.

I only have one investment property in CA and that's been the most stable and best performing asset out of all of them@Wale Lawal Once this flip gone wrong is taken care of my portfolio will actually be pretty stable.

At this stage you're probably better off investing that extra money into your primary business activity.What part of CA are you in?