I would start with them.I am not based in LA, so I don't know your exact laws, but I think I can still provide some initial direction for you to find answers, and maybe offer an idea to research.  

@Jaycee Greene I am looking to buy a primary residence while I am based there, then turn it into a rental once I PCS again two years later.

Based upon the screenshots of the software it looks like Investor's Edge software is just a white label of Propstream. 

My property tax base on my primary is somewhat reasonable but the total property tax goes up because of all the special assessments, some of which make no sense to me (and I didn't vote for those).

I would recommend fixing it and then determining whether or not to sell based on cash flow and profit after the sale.

From someone asking for help based on the success they saw us having. 

DM me so I don't lose you, we are not based there (CO-based until probably 2033)

They need to be high traffic areas in "trendy" parts of the city, or the alternative is what this forum is discussing being near Cleveland Clinic where travel nurses can be a large part of your tenant base.

Hi Lina -- I'm based in Dallas but wouldn't know the laws for the city and county of Kyle, Texas.

You can probably make decent returns in Akron based on gross income and purchase price.