If you go into A/B Class the rents are going to be too high to justify doing section 8, meaning market rents are higher than Section 8 is able to pay.If you go down to D Class areas you're going to attract terrible tenants and it will be a nightmare. 

After debating local vs. or OOS, it seems like prudent advice to try to start locally with long term MF in so cal. 

Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: We have 3 2/1 condos in our portfolio that attract traveling professionals (medical or otherwise) and a triplex that we essentially BRRR'd down to the studs.

I would vet contractors by finding local real estate agents that also work with investors, and/or a rehab investor in your area that does a lot of deals.

I always research the local market, compare properties, estimate expenses, and build a reserve fund.

That said, complying with local ordinances and ensuring the lot isn’t in a restricted area will be key.

I'm attracting more guests, and my reviews have gotten better.

In today's competitive real estate market, having modern amenities can set your property apart, making it more attractive to a wider audience.

However, if the owner lives in Cuyahoga County or a contiguous county, the owner may be listed as the local agent in charge.

The buyer pool is beyond flakey..Your best bet is a local investor.