I was working with a local credit union who pulled out at the last minute.

After debating local vs. or OOS, it seems like prudent advice to try to start locally with long term MF in so cal. 

It is also possible that either the folks in charge of the station, or the prosecutor have set a policy of not wanting to pursue non violent crimes, or even not paying attention to crimes against folks who are not local residents. 

Many property managers charge the first month's rent when placing a new tenant.Also, keep in mind that your property taxes that you can look up on the local property appraiser's website (usually), are the current property taxes where the current owner is often grandfathered in.  

Also, you could also hang out at some local ice rinks where people take their kids to hockey practice!

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Suzanne, This is impressive - love to see deals being made in my local market.

Local real estate broker How did you finance this deal?

You can get that from your local S8 office.

This strategy aligns well with the buy-and-hold model.Leverage Local Expertise: Partner with professionals like real estate agents familiar with rental markets and property managers who understand tenant needs.