Does anyone have experience in this market, have any specific guidance or recommend any investor-friendly agents I could connect with? 

Check for any encumbrances or liens on the property: Before finalizing the purchase, make sure to conduct a thorough title search to ensure that there are no encumbrances or liens on the property that could affect your ownership rights.While you can start with a California Real Estate Purchase Agreement template, it's important to remember that each transaction is unique, and you may need to include additional provisions or negotiate specific terms with the seller.

I have talked to many CA investors who have lost money OOS specifically with Class C properties - the "cash flow on paper" are ideal scenarios.

Specifically a stabilized bridge product.

Look into KBKG for cost seg, they also have an online calculator, but a full manual study is far better.I'm not a CPA, but I'll check you :) There are some different rules specifically with regards to Short Term Rentals.

Two experienced investors are hosting an event next week in DFW specifically about the BRRRR strategy and how they make it work for them.

Specifically, for most properties the value on both the comparable sales approach and the replacement value has risen, but on the NOI approach it has fallen.

Any specific area that you're looking in for MF? 

It's essential to thoroughly analyze your financial situation, consider potential risks, and make informed decisions based on your specific goals and circumstances.

Have you done any research on short-term rentals in general, the Houston market specifically, the software tools being used in the STR industry, the market data and research info available?