PM companies are typically anxious to help, especially when the possibility of ongoing management is on the table.

Glad to help you connect with others in the area as well

Time and practice will still teach you as you do deals but it will help you understand what things costs for the size of the property 

California's probate rules can be drastic in the event of death that having a proper estate plan in place can help in any number of situations, including if just traveling or incapacitated.These are all things you will want to discuss with your attorney and CPA.

For background and credit checks, services like RentPrep or SmartMove can be helpful.

Nobody is going to build "starter" homes unless there are incentives that help absorb your fixed costs - developing lots, utility connections, grading & surveying, etc.

Before you invest in cost segregation, you need to figure out whether it will help you.

It doesn't sound like a showstopper to me.Did you ask the plumber if there is anything people can flush that will help keep the lines clear?

I am also a local Realtor for an amazing investor focused realty team that helps our investors from start to finish and beyond with their investment properties.

RentRedi’s syndication marketing helped us secure a great tenant in under four days, including employment and landlord verification, as well as criminal, credit, banking, and eviction history checks.