Doesn't matter as AR is not a community property state.Yes, you need to register it in CA. 

Here is my simple Top 5:1.Review the market – Understand the trends and conditions in the area.2.Analyze the property and the numbers – Ensure the deal makes financial sense.3.Visit the property – There’s no substitute for seeing it firsthand.4.Meet the team – Whether it’s your property manager, builder, or contractor, relationships matter.5.Complete inspections and appraisals – These protect you from costly surprises.If all these boxes are checked and the numbers work for your goals, then it’s likely a solid deal.

My question is can anyone point in the direction of someone who could represent me in this matter maybe a lawyer or attorney, or someone who knows the fire code and who can be clear and concise on what I need.

Details matter: keep a log (something like an excel spreadsheet) that documents the date, duration, and events that occurred/work you did. 2.

I have seen too many partnerships go bad (almost all, just a matter when), that's why in 15 years I have never partnered.

Credit, jobs, income, age, married, plans for future all this matters.

Unless you have some sort of subject matter expertise or access to an unfair advantage (cheap labor, ways to source off market deals, etc.), index funds are likely to provide an equal or better return with a MUCH lower hassle factor and more liquidity.

You need to develop a subject matter expertise and treat this like the hands on business that it is. 

Relationships Matter More Than EverHaving everything in-house has also helped us build strong relationships with agents, contractors, and clients.

I learned how much an escrow account check matters to your overall mortgage payment.