Chasing foreclosures is a big concern in California and some other states.

One bought in California in the late 1990s to early 2000s.

If anyone in the forum is interested, send me  DM, I'd post it here just not sure if BP will allow it.I visited and like everyone felt in love with the country.

9) if CA an ADU and JADU can be added to virtually all homes.

I lived in CA for 20 years, and we had W2 employees in CO and NJ, where we do not own communities.Also, we take much pride in the work that we do to renovate the homes.

My vote is invest in other markets where the money makes sense and then take that profit to visit whenever you like. 

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

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.

This generated $2M+ in equity, and thus is highly lucrative, but takes 2-3 years.Note worthy: I am located in California, but I did this project in Canada.

I sold my company to a national PMC named PURE,  they have a large footprint in California and are always looking for people at most levels.