.), inclusive of any renovation costs. 

Finding deals outside of California can definitely open up new opportunities, especially given the cost of living and market dynamics in the state.When looking for properties in other states, consider focusing on areas with strong rental demand, economic growth, and population increase.

It may make less cash flow/ per month but in may cases in the long run after PM fees and Repair costs, many times it turns out similar.   

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

With down payments, improvements, commissions, title work, holding costs etc....

Turbotax isn't going to educate you so unless you'd like to educate yourself and potentially make some costly pitfalls, then I'd outsource.

Renting out your current home could provide steady income, helping offset the new property's costs. 

In any case, successful wholesaling REQUIRES the knowledge, experience, and ability to accurately estimate repair and rehab costs and time.  

If the trust gifts you the property, it retains the original cost basis, potentially leading to high capital gains taxes upon sale.

Can you give a cost breakdown?