My 4 personal STR's are all in San Antonio did over $575k in 2024 and on track for $650k in 2025.I think you are generally looking in the right areas, but there are a few things to keep in mind:1) Stay inside of 1604. 

Keeping in mind you're not making a decision for your forever home....Let me know if you need market specific insight. 

I'm glad to be included on this platform with like minded interests.

It still blows my mind that people will pay someone $15k + profits to learn something when there is so much free information out there or go to a community college and takke some courses for a lot less.

Just be mindful that you can't 1031 a personal residence but it might be eligible for capital gain exclusion from section 121.

Same goes for number of LLCs and what to fund them with, since bear in mind that CA tends to be more cumbersome and expensive to have LLCs than other states.California is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.

Keep in mind banks still pool forclosed assets together and sell them all together as a group to one company.  

If you go through brokers or even reaching out to sellers, it's a good idea to keep in mind how they will see you.

Inquiring minds want to know. 

Be mindful of a gift tax implications if you sell a house for less than FMV.Also be mindful of transactions between related parties when selling at a loss.