The lack of (real) jobs added is definitely a concerning process.

In San Joaquin County (CA) it's taking up to 2 months for the court to process an initial filing of the UD action (they do notify the tenant of the action). 

Part of it is a learning process and I have learned a lot for future deals.

Though, this process will be the same for the other state (if you created a CA LLC you may need to register it as a foreign LLC in the state in which you are doing business/holding property).

The city is very open to this setup, with a clear permit process: $500 initially, plus a $100 inspection fee.

A loan-to-value (LTV) ratio around 70-80% with a straightforward approval process would be appealing.

When a tenant leaves the cost to prep and re-rent the unit are substantial along with the lost rental income during that process. 7.

As we go through the purchase process, what things should we look out for or are red flags to be aware of?

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

Property management - to be profitable - relies on scalable processes and procedures.