However, chances of making a mistake or overlooking an opportunity to save are higher when it comes to rentals.The dilemma is whether it's worth paying a professional in this case.

Strategy Selection – With your interest in STRs, multifamily, and fix & flips, consider focusing on one strategy first to build expertise before branching out.

In the world of accounting, different levels of education, expertise, and responsibilities define a professional’s title and role.

Small upfront investments in expertise can save you big in the long run.

With people continually migrating from CA, more jobs moving here (Tesla Semitruck factory being built as I type this), I don't know how this gets solved. 

Also running into this dilemma!

Blanket notes are not de-duplicated currently when they are recorded against multiple parcels.Blanket notes are detected, but aggregating them is currently a challenge that has not been solved to our satisfaction.

Additionally, we have equity of approximately $145,000.Now, we are faced with a dilemma: should we sell our current property and purchase in a more favorable neighborhood, or should we rent the house and let it pay for itself.We would greatly appreciate any advice you may have.

Piece of advice - when I started I wish I would have focused on my multifamily niche/expertise from day one vs trying to be the agent for everyone (flippers, STR buyers, land, etc). 

Because jumping from a mortgage to rent does not really solve the problem.