It would be best to befriend a local contractor or even help one out on a job to see any differences from your past eight years doing it in another country.

Starting with remote investing, like in Charlotte, can be an option, but it might be worth exploring local opportunities in Orange County too.

hi Heidi, I’m a local investor looking to buy in Pomona California, this fits my buy box.

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: A local agent recently got sued for calling an old client who was on the Do Not Call list.

You can even connect with local HR teams and offer small referral bonuses to get more bookings.

I have made some local connections for contractors to do something solo when my current projects wrap up. 

The key difference, though, was he spent months carefully getting to know the local architecs, reputable builders, and even a couple of niche design firms that specialize in modern builds for mid- to high-end buyers.

That will give you a good idea of how it will go.Plus you can go over to https://awning.com/airbnb-estimator and put in some addresses and see the local competition.

Just do thorough research on the local market and have a solid plan for managing the properties remotely.Good luck!

You might want to look up the pool requirements for Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ if you want to be the safest you can be, despite the lax laws in other localities.