Everyone in real estate will be incentivized to upcharge your friend along the process hurting profitiability. 

Especially CA folks who are so in tuned to RE and owning RE as you know look at all the CA investors that flock to the mid west and rust belt to buy rentals.

Cleveland stands out as a great option for real estate investments.

I want to work my way into anything full time because I have a decent job now but eventually i want to have real estate/construction replace my income. 

Here are the new rental laws in California for 2024.

I've helped people with SBA loans to purchase real estate for a business, but for buying rental real estate, the DSCR loan is a much better option.

As always, make sure to run the numbers carefully and factor in local property taxes and HOA fees, which can vary widely in North Texas.Delayed gratification is key in real estate investing, but with patience, the rewards can be life-changing.Best of luck with your search

@Steven Hamilton II I want to mention that My husband and I both reside in California, and I manage the property remotely from California via Zoom calls, and also physically visits the property.

For example, California has an $800 minimum franchise tax, while other states have lower fees or no franchise tax at all.

California law requires abandoned tenant property under certain circumstances to be sold at public auction.