Just make sure that when you look at markets outside CA, work with a realtor who is also an investor and can plug you in with their system and network of GCs, PMs, lenders, etc.

A lot of growth and great school system.

I set up the rent payments in Baselane, the payments go directly into the appropriate account, and my accounting system already has it categorized, so I have very little to do to close each month.

I hate that the legal system gives enables these buyer to get money but I do understand its a bottom line business and whatever is cheaper wins... 

One thing that groups can provide (whether it's in person or online) is accountability, experience, systems, tools and resources. 

By making equity raise small and max leverage they try to pump returns with tax savings because the cash distribution is so poor so tout overall returns ( think of Wal-mart touting overall pay for employees at 30 an hour when most of that is covering some insurance and other benefits type fluff versus what someone would take home on a check).

The whole HVAC system, including ductwork will be professionally cleaned.

I'm specifically interested in learning how to land a pre-foreclosure deal, but I think I need a structured system for educating myself and have a teacher/mentor for support and to hold me accountable during the process.

I would like to legalize it and was wondering if anyone would be able to give me a rough estimate of the cost to convert the property to a 3 family.It does not have a sprinkler system. 

Here's what I got going on so farCreated my Company "Coastal Sunrises" which focuses on STR Management/co-hosting, and am in the building process right now for my systems and I'm essentially looking to build every one of them to scale with so I am okay with taking a hit to profits immediately if that means paying employees/va's while I'm not managing a ton of properties.