It was bonus that CA had near fixed property taxes.The low vacancy rate decreases the odds of getting a bad tenant because the tenants realize then will need a good LL reference to obtain local housing. 

Hi, I’m having difficulty finding a company to lend on vacant land in California. The property is undeveloped, and I’m in need of a loan to proceed. Could you advise where investors typically secure financing for simi...

I'm actually not sure who said it doesn't have access nor when this information was even obtained.

Once the investor reached the particular sale as well as reached the 1031 exchange requirements, the investor will have the opportunity to have their taxes be delayed or postponed until such time that the recently obtained property will be sold.

Does anyone have any strategies on how to a position a partnership with a private lender in order to start to obtain a Rental portfolio (with no out of pocket capital)

If you are looking to just obtain the 25% redemption rate set by the state for properties that are limited to 6 month redemptions.

Generally we raise capital from investors who want a fixed income and have enough meat on the bone to keep all the equity in the deals and push the valuation and also obtain commercial financing where we can get 75-80% LTV financing and still maintain a DSCR of 1.2+2.) 

I will say, services are much easier to obtain in the metro vs vacation market. 

At present, I do not have full access to MLS data, though I do intend to obtain my real estate license in the near future.

Fix-and-flip or builder’s risk insurance should be in place before work begins, and confirm your contractor obtains all necessary permits to avoid delays.