CA laws state that keys must be returned to the landlord or the landlord can have the locks re-keyed and deduct the expense from the deposit.

We want to try something - somewhere new, knowing that we can always come home.We have our sights pretty much through the east coast and some sporadic states throughout (KS, TX, CA).Ideally, we will invest where we live after becoming familiar with the market.

From what I have researched the new tax rules for high income W2 earners (especially in high tax states such as CA) makes tax deduction on primary residence less relevant.I do not have much experience in RE investing so want to double check with other investors/locals if it makes more sense to buy for primary residence or investment?

San Francisco and California are very tenant-friendly, so you should have the power on your side in this.

We typically use it to find non owner occupied homes here in California and out of state property owners. 

CA does not allow such an entity standing in court. 

I am about to sign up to become a notary in CA.

I called my AC company here in Long Beach, CA and asked by chance if they knew any company they would recommend in Phoenix and they did; one of the worker's mother lived there.

I am a university student studying math and business in Waterloo, ON, CA.

CA.