I have to check on codes/laws/regulation, but I know CA is on a high of making thinks convenient to build those at the moment.

MAREI's still here, we meet at the Double Tree on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6 to 9 and we have a meeting after the meeting.1st Meeting is FREE.We have generally 100 in attendance.Come out and check it out, join our community - we did have several from St Joe at the meeting last month. 

6) Finding a lease that complies with all federal, state and local requirements7) Figuring out how to accept rental payments - most Class A tenants won't want to mail you a check.

Similar to a checking or savings.

Looking for a gut check here because my CPA/tax guy is advising against dumping the brokerage account bc taxes, missed upside - but he also admits to not specializing in real estate asset/tax protection strategies.  

What roofers can be at your home tomorrow to check out roof condition for free?

I would also check median home prices vs. rent potential, landlord-friendly laws, and supply vs. demand trends.

@Tiana Lazard check with your local municipality, but unlikely you can claim homestead unless it is still your legal address - and you want tenants getting your mail.

I resent the message, check your inbox. 

Have you checked out local REIA groups or Meetup.com?