Is there someone willing to guide me through this process?

We had the same thought process when we started A Blind Pig.

One of the biggest issues is probably borrower default—whether due to mismanagement, market downturns, or unforeseen circumstances, lenders can end up in long, costly recovery processes.

Streamline your communication process to secure quality tenants.Focus on QualityThe condition of your property matters more now than ever.

Though, this process will be the same for the other state (if you created a CA LLC you may need to register it as a foreign LLC in the state in which you are doing business/holding property).

If  you chose to sell, there are a couple things you could do to proactively make the 1031 process much easier. 

,While no investment is completely passive, proper real estate investing should be relatively boring.You asked about the process and major considerations.

Zillow has an easy application for them to fill out. it come back with a credit score and background info. 

I have my credit where it needs to be have a down payment saved of around 17k and looking into Host financial to go through for my first deal I am wondering has anyone personally used it and how do you like the company and the process thank you and looking forward to the journey 

Wagner was recommended by my cousin who purchased a few properties with them and he's happy with the process.