I would also say that many real estate salespersons will not be committed to an investor that just tells them to send properties to them that fit their buy box and then never hear from them again. 

In other words, FB marketplace cast offs won't be the best fit unless you're lucky enough to come by some Pottery Barn or West Elm or brands like that. 

Next, I'd start looking for a market that will fit your needs & do some research on the market's economic divers / population rates & other things pushing the market to grow & take a trip out there to get a lay of the land. 

Landlording is NOT a one size fits all business.

Learn the ins and outs of fit and finish, proper preparation, proper installation, rough in locations & MEP details... thinking 10 steps ahead on everything.

One thing I do want to mention is that this property solidly fits into the 1% and 2% rule, I’m wondering what kind of return someone is getting in California for the same money.

It might be worth taking a look to see if they’re a good fit for you.

If anyone has a lawyer in San Diego that would be a good for fit this (I believe this would be an eminent domain case), please let me know.

At the end of the day, it wasn't the right fit.  

Simply what fits your style.