Without more details about your specific goals and experience, it's tough to give real tailored advice.

As for demand - you’ll need to research that carefully on your own, don’t take one or two people’s word if anyone even comments on that specifically.

Specifically in Ca?

the market is unforgiving right now, and if you buy a random property by looking on Zillow and turn it over to people you don't know to manage, you'll lose money.with respect to your specific question, if the property is safe, clean, and priced correctly, it will rent. but that doesn't mean you'll make money on it. 

Once I gave in and bought a few only to not have assistance and no clear direction so frustration took over and I was still learning but needed direction, I finally found a group of investors to help me,  guide me,  and teach me the ins and outs of the industry.If I am not working deals learning the ropes or watching videos for extra information in real estate investing you can find me at my full time career as a Auto Injury Claims Specialist with big red.

hey tim, i should have been more clear. i will be doing all of the property management per se, just looking for an organizational tool via an app or software that will consolidate the communication for my duties. i only have one out of state property and just dont think the amount paid is worth the relatively low stress of this specific quality property and tenant pool. i will look into stessa and buildium- thank you for the recs!

This video below has the best explanation I've seen, even though the podcaster is still a fan boy.

Was asked in a DM what I thought about a specific Self Storage Syndication, so reposting here.Note:  We buy and develop Self Storage. 

Tenant Turner doesn't integrate with video monitoring and their questionnaire to prescreen showings disqualifies for service animals for any pet restrictions, I think I remember.  

Initially the only person with a key was the responsible manager from the company but we found youtube videos showing how to break it - can't assign blame but something was not smelling good.