Even with trump's aggressive plans for mass deportation and border security, I also have to think long term about future presidents' agendas towards border control too, and anticipate potential presidents being more loose on border security.

But need to handle the risk of remote investing, and lackluster appreciation.

A tall fence, tree, exterior paint can control a lot of things your guest see during their stay.

@Greg StrunakA good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

The title company that was used for this transaction held things up and unfortunately, we had no control over that.

The issue I have here is how much control they have over my position, ( they have the right to buy me out at any time).  

I will give you the common-sense answer below, but this is California, where common sense doesn't exist.A mandatory evacuation is outside of your control, so you shouldn't suffer financially because of it.

The only company that Neal has had full control over is called Grocapitus.

I control all the money and pay all the subs directly.. that's how we got in trouble the first time GC not paying subs..

Just be the absolute best host you can be for the first year -- communicate clearly and quickly, make sure cleaning is top-notch, make sure all amenities work (hot tub is hot, TV remotes have batteries, etc. etc.)