I invested as a sophisticated investor, although I have no professional accreditations.

Work with Professionals – Consider forming relationships with local appraisers, title companies, and attorneys to help with due diligence.

Anything beyond that is going to take some blocking and tackling (reaching out directly to local companies like solar farms, construction, medical staffing agencies, etc.).

I would look for a professional company like Rentwerx.Here's an eviction resource: https://guides.sll.texas.gov/landlord-tenant-law/about-evict...

Just be mindful of the following things when it comes to California.California does not recognize Bonus DepreciationCalifornia does not recognize real estate professional status.Therefore, you can potentially reduce your Federal taxes but not your California taxes.

Readers should seek professional advice.

You can learn by watching a professional manage the property.

Take full advantage of available tax incentives by working closely with a tax professional.

Unless you use a local professional familiar with the market, who you trust, best way to know a good deal is to study the market.

(One went with another manager eventually, and the property is listed for $400/month less than we listed it, and the other finally got rented to a solo professional.)