If you live in CA investing in Alabama, OH, or TX might not make sense.

@Candice Coates I actually co-host since I still live in CA for now

While California has long been a real estate powerhouse, Florida offers a compelling alternative with its own unique set of advantages.Let's spark some conversation!

This is how I would recommend doing it:First a caveat I am in Tampa, FL and do not know any rules or laws for CA or dealing with the permits for Joshua Tree.1.

When going for a HELOC, aim high on your home’s value — let the appraiser bring it down to what it's actually worth rather than underestimating it yourself.Cash is king.

there are so many threads on BP from folks in NYC or CA or DC who bought a property in a "low cost" market and immediately regretted it:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1010977-12-00...i provide this information not to discourage you, but so that you can learn from what they did without making the same mistakes.  

In CA, would it be harder to get them kicked out using the police department? 

Quote from @Brandon Leffler:I may sell my condos in CA as the HoA's have climbed to 400$/mo I wouldn't sell your condos solely based on HOA fees being $400/mo.

California's SB 721, known as the Balcony Inspection Law, requires multifamily property owners to inspect exterior elevated elements (EEEs) like balconies and decks.

This generated $2M+ in equity, and thus is highly lucrative, but takes 2-3 years.Note worthy: I am located in California, but I did this project in Canada.