some HOA  have a limit on the # of units that  can  be rented   2)  there can  be  large  unforseen   capital assesments  that  are levied  3) litigation in the  complex  can  dreat  headaches   4) hoa  costs  can  keep climbing  ....I think you will  find that  most  people that a  duplex  home  is  a  much better   investment

Just keep it civil guys.

I don't want litigation because I didn't cross my T's or lower case j's.The CPA who filed my taxes last year (no investment property due to the clause, remember) gave me two red flags.

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IN my mind this all boils down to what kind of assets you have … if your just have vanilla rentals and your not a slumlord what is your risk.. and insurance is far more important than how you hold title.most people have never been in litigation .. so for some reason they just think hey your sued and going to end up in court.. it is extremely rare for anyone to end up in court.. there just is not that amount of liability renting out little pink houses to renters.. but irrevocable trusts I believe offer protection and same with charitable remainder trusts.. but just having LLC no matter where its formed.. the opposing council will sue you personally that I can flat guarantee.. they wont say HEY this guy is smart he has multiple entities so we cant sue him or her..

Quote from @Jeff Cliff: It looks like CA allows you to file a Civil Harassment Restraining Order

Furthermore, what possible civil authority would take the PR hit by trying to take you to court?

These highly rated companies have been around for 100+ years and some have been around since the Civil War days.

Might need to get a real estate litigation attorney involved or at least talk to them about options.

The problem in Calif is Civil Code 1695, buyers of equity.