I'm a land broker in Orange County, one hour from where the fires hit. 

I'm seeing lots of my clients have success currently with auctions in Cecil County and Baltimore City. 

However, it’s important to ensure that the deed is properly recorded with the county recorder’s office to make the transfer official.

They are saying that they are 'beseiged' with calls from LA County residents wanting to relocate out of state....to AZ (mostly).

Here's how they break down:Fannie Mae HomestyleMinimum Down Payment: 3%-5% (Primary Residence) & 20% Down (Investment/Second Home)Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: Per County Loan LimitsOccupancy Types: Primary Residence, Second Homes, and Investment PropertiesUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements (e.g., new roofing, foundation repairs)-Cosmetic Enhancements (e.g., new flooring, updated bathroom/kitchen fixtures)-Energy Efficiency Upgrades (e.g., solar panels)-Accessibility Modifications (e.g., ramps, widened doorways)-Luxury Items (e.g., pool)-LandscapingNot Acceptable Renovations:-Commercial Use (e.g., turning a residential property into a commercial property)-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential Buildings (e.g., barns, stables)FHA 203(k)Minimum Down Payment: 3.5%Minimum Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: $524,225Occupancy Types: Primary Residence ONLYUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements/Reconstruction (e.g., adding rooms, bathrooms)-Cosmetic Enhancements-Eliminate Health and Safety Hazards-Energy Efficiency Improvements-Major Landscaping (e.g., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.

The last time I represented a mobile home park purchaser, county health department allowed four MHs per septic tank. 

Did you check with the county and make sure you can do a STR in that area?

Warranty deeds are not more difficult than quit claim deeds, however you need to know what your state and county require in the deed.

Lots of folks come up from Ventura County, including many who responded to your post. 

Northern and central NJ are preferred as I am located in Bergen county.