Easier to do with a duplex year by year, but when I rented to students I would quickly renovate for winter break. 

STR-friendly markets make it easier to get started and grow your business, and the lack of state income tax is a huge perk.

However, with Software to make it easier to manage properties efficiently has helped tremendously.

It's not a giant burden right now, but with AI and duplication posts, it's becoming much easier to spam overall.I still find the biggest 'issue' on the Forum is what we've already talked about - the failure of most new members to use the search feature before asking the same question that has been asked over and over again.

I taught myself Spanish, I already know the construction crews in the area, the realtors, the communities, the land, I have someone managing the property, I have a maintenance crew… I already did an incredible amount of the work involved in finding a deal and turning it around through reconstruction and proper management.

Choosing a location near LA, accessible by a short flight or drive, will make it easier to check on your projects.

Quote from @Frank Alfano: Thanks, Amir—this is incredibly helpful feedback!

The only note is it is easier to set up the LLC before closing but not so hard to change after. 

Happy to discuss further on a call if that would be easier for you. 

The sooner you use a system like this, the easier it will be to keep track of it all when you have multiple properties.