I've helped 6-7 different investors move money from Oregon to Wyoming in the last 15 years and they are all happy they made the move.Consider finding a market that has a better long-term outlook, economically and legally.

In the last two days, I met with two business sellers who have net profits of $580,000 and $600,000 per year respectively. 

The last thing you want to do is go through formal sale since you’ll lose the Prop 13 tax basis, which is likely a $20k/yr saving.

You'll just add to your losses and still have the same mess to clean up.The process for abandoned property is to give written notice to the tenant at their last known address (your rental).

The tenant fails to pay their last month's rent and leaves the place needing new flooring and paint.

@Saul Vargas what other city saw a 23% increaes last year?

Close to a cool little town, close to an area attraction, etc....Also do a search here and see how to screen guests, in addition to what the hosting sites do.... like no last minute bookings, no short stays....

For context, I'm from Edmonton, and have been in investing in Alberta for last 11 years, and in Texas the last 1.5 years.

Last year I re-read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and I've immersed myself in learning more about real estate investing ever since. 

we just poured 5 foundations in Columbus Ohio in the last month the total packages with sidewalks is less than $30,000 and that's cheap.