The big thing is always focus on protecting the public, disclose, and take care of people.

I'll be scoping out properties all over the country but definitely in Oeiras as well - i am eyeing one there right now.

This gives much better diversification protection across geographies, asset types, strategies, investment subclasses etc. versus putting all the eggs into one basket.The downside is that it's not for everyone, and a person has to be comfortable with turning over control to someone else.

Where is vacancy, maintenance/cap ex, asset protection, PM (include it even if self managing as you deserve to be compensated for your efforts), utilities, misc.  

Framing your position as fair such as explaining the difficulty of finding renters during off-peak months - might help maintain a positive relationship and reduce risks of property damage.Prepare for What’s NextEven if the tenant moves out early, ensure you’re protected.

Another key benefit is diversification; an SDIRA allows you to include real estate in your portfolio, reducing risk by spreading your investments across different asset types, which isn’t possible with a standard IRA.Moreover, assets in an SDIRA often enjoy protection from creditors, adding a layer of security to your investments.

I would like to see what the local tricks and tips are to protecting ourselves as landlords in California thank you my name is Ryan have a good day

This just protects our investment until probate is finished.Get creative with your offers you never know what will interest a seller.Have a conversation and find out their needs if you can before making offers.

Also make sure to have owners add you to their property insurance policies, so you have liability protection. 

It's not your fault that the tenant has to vacate, so the tenant should have insurance to protect them against any additional expenses.