If you do want to leave CA there are multiple options and chose a place where you would want to live.

The only thing I would add to this is if you leave the company, check with benefits as the loan from your 401k may be due in full.

Unfortunately, some PM companies do tend to focus on bigger portfolios, leaving smaller investors feeling overlooked.

Giving them a financial hand to leave could be to your benefit, but I would keep that in my back pocket until its necessary. 7.

There were weekly group video phone calls that despite usually only having 5-10 people online I could never get a question answered leaving me to believe they were pre recorded.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

This then will leave the property free and clear.

Let’s leave the magic to the magicians 

Best tips are take it slow and make sure you have significant reserves when you leave your w2 also don't buy a company car if you already have a car just to say it's for work.

A quote with no cost breakdown can definitely be a red flag—it makes it harder to understand what you’re paying for and leaves room for unexpected costs to pop up.