(We're from California as well) Everything has been extremely smooth so far and their staff has been excellent with their customer service. 

In certain states, such as California and Michigan, property tax increases are capped by law. 

To any experienced investors willing to show me the ropes a little more in detail be more then happy to message me, I live in the Southern California area to be a little more precise.

s (at least here in CA) must comply with all of this if having w2 employee's.

I'm also based in California. S

If you're looking for strong cash flow, the Midwest—places like Ohio or Detroit—can be great options due to lower property prices and higher rent-to-price ratios.On the other hand, higher appreciation markets, such as California, come with higher entry costs but often provide significant equity growth, even in the short term, if you buy wisely.If you're considering short-term rentals (STRs), your focus should be on factors like occupancy rates, average nightly rates, and regulations in the area.

whether it's the higher than average property taxes of TX or the CA clawback. 

Watch the old classic "Pacific Heights" and you will never want to be a LTR landlord, at least in California lol. 

That means the government has been borrowing my $600k (instead of $1.2M because I don’t live in California.) interest free for more than 10 years.

If you live in CA, NY, Boston etc - the financial difference is big enough.Investing in your home town is always best, you have the home-field advantage and you can buy, rehab and manage a lot more efficiently.