@Tilottama BandopadhayNot sure what part of CA you're in but if you're considering OOS considering Las Vegas or Reno (depending on where you're located) could potentially make sense for you due to it's proximity. 

This marks July 7, 2024, as Las Vegas' hottest day ever.

I’m located in Las Vegas, always looking to learn something new everyday.

As is price point.. this will give you a better long term outcome.if you buy way under median your getting into renter dominated neighborhoods and schools for sure will be bottom ranked.. instead of going East have you considered Vegas.. lowest prop tax's basically in the country. no big weather issues  desert landscape super simple to take care of.. and Stucco homes with tile roofs no big thunder and wind storms to ruin roofs etc etc.. you can buy nice rental house there is a solid B location for about 300k. just worth checking out if you never have..

(Also find the forum posts about Vegas landlord being fined $100k+ because his tenant did STR arbitrage with it as a non-owner occupant.)Be careful with multi year leases.

I use the virtual office that Lakeside business suites because I am based in Las Vegas.

Check title companies in Las Vegas and see if they cover the entire state.Here:'s a post I did on Subject To that may helpUsing Subject To, to Get Properties https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/1060320-using-subject-to-to-get-free-properties-a-quick-guideline 

I would focus on established markets that are still showing growth and have more than just one draw.Taking my main market of Tampa Metro as an example - There is more than just beaches, you also have MLB/NHL/NFL + Spring break and MLB Spring training, aquariums, golf, casino, new downtown development, and a lot of business travel.You want to avoid markets with just one draw, as if something happens to that draw, you will be hurting for who knows how long.

Harrah’s Cherokee casino is just up the road and Great Smoky Mountain Railroad is a draw.

This isn't Vegas, the average house here is over a million dollars, three times what they cost in Vegas.