A lot of tenant groups and entitlement groups are using the rent control to push their politicians into local government spotsRent controls will only accelerate the ghettoization of So Cal and Orange County.Anywhere rent control occurred across the nation - it resulted in a deterioration of the community.Nobody wants to address the REAL causes of higher rents - like illegal immigration - that lowers supply thereby increases demand.Simple economicshttps://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/24/rent-control...Rent control push through LA areahttps://www.buildium.com/blog/ab-1506-threatens-re...California AB1506 got pushed back for nowhttps://www.pressherald.com/2017/10/12/portland-ra...Portland Rent control push

@Kevin Fox I'm looking to do business in San Diego county, but I am not against investing in Orange county as well. 

@Justin Wotring Orange county is expensive, but you might be able to find a bargain in your back yard.Seniors with Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS) can be a good target as likely:the houses have likely not been updated in a while so can sell below market pricethey could be ready to downsize or transition to assistanceneed the sale to be easy and inexpensiveThere are 1,196 in Orange county with home value under $450,000 and last sale date 18 years or longer.

Orange county tax deed auctions are live...you pay your 5% when you are high bidder, balance due in 24 hours.

I am still having luck here in Orange County as you can see by this flip in La Miranda https://matrix.crmls.org/matrix/shared/Vf0W3pH2DCGd/14626GreenworthDrive I have another in Mission Viejo coming online in the next few weeks, but I am having to move out to the Inland Empire and Los Angeles to find more inventory.I would NOT waste your time on a mailing campaign as there are big players sending 15-20 thousand pieces a month. 

Does anybody have any advice on how to analyze the ever fluctuating market in the different areas of Orange County/SoCal?

I'd like to have a CPA in socal/orange county that is familiar with real estate investing (and all the tax deductions and benefits that come with it) to do my taxes next year.Knowledge of business entities for real estate investors would be a bonus.Any recommendations?

Currently running an alternative finance lending business in Orange County.

Sometimes with civil, but Orange County CA has a different list.

I am very interested on starting to but rental properties but my issue is that in any way that I see it seems that I am going to lose money if I but  property in CA(mainly looked in san diego and orange county).for example a 2 bed room house is around 400K and above. even the foreclosures are around 370K and above. with the down payment the mortgage only by itself is going to be around 2100. without the HOA fees and other fees . the house can be rented out around 2400. and based on the 50% rule i am going to be way behind and going to loose money. no matter how I see it , it seems losing money . can any one please give me ideas how to make sense out of buying a rental in California please ?