@Jenny Yu do they have an online portal you can log in to?

Using these parts of local zoning can lead to potential deals.  

Quote from @Sarah Kensinger: Quote from @John Underwood: Wouldn't it be cheaper to order everything online and have it shipped to house?

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

All the leads I've found so far have balked at either the "investment property" requirement, the "in California" requirement (or both!)

I attend one in Frederick which is online right now. 

With the above said we have a 75 acre country subdivision coming online this spring.  100% cash.  

This leads me back to my mother, as she approaches her end years, I hate to think about this, but she wants to leave my sister and I one of the houses I mentioned earlier.

I have made my own list of leads as well with some properties that I find vacant, probate, tax lien. but have only helped an out of state realtor on a deal a yr ago. and 2025 I would like to have the right people to go to with questions and or properties when I talk/find home owners that are willing to get rid of the property as well. 

It could indicate they lack sufficient knowledge or experience in professional property management, which may lead to costly issues for you down the line.