I recommend CA residents look at Reno, Nevada because of the proximity, landlord friendly, low property taxes, and influx of high wage jobs and strong appreciation. 

Do they leverage the purchase for taxes and depreciation?

Hi All,As I look at my options to finance my first RE deal, I was researching the early withdrawal penalty from TSP (Federal equivalent to 401K) and just learned that I can take out a TSP loan with no penalty, no tax impact and just have to pay it off with interest (seems to be 4-5% range right now) within 60 months. 

Given the flexibility of our jobs, which offers nationwide opportunities, we have the privilege of choosing our permanent address anywhere in the country while remaining compliant with IRS regulations regarding tax homes.Initially, our aim was to purchase property in the Portsmouth, Durham, or Salem areas of New Hampshire.

Tax Write OffsSo even if you aren't getting the positive cash flow, you are potentially making it up in the other ways.

Roth funds can be withdrawn tax/penalty free.

Plan on living there between 1-2 yrs while making improvements, and renting out other parts of the house if possible.  2 years for tax benefits, 1 year for lender obligation before you move on to another purchase.

Eventually I will invest in cash flowing properties out of state.I'm looking for tips and advice on being a land lord such as maintenance, rent collection, taxes/accounting, legal, and things you wish you would/wouldn't have done starting out.

When did buyer's agents start training on  buying "off market" without agents, subject to, wraps, seller financing, lease options, land contracts, fix & flips, rentals, taxes, asset protection, etc, etc, etc.

Seller's affidavits about BK,  liens, taxes, no new liens in last days should have been ready to go yesterday.