Regarding inspections, there was a law change at the state level limiting inspections by municipalities. so yea this is pretty normal.  

Second I would recommend finding some local real estate investor groups in your area, talking with people who are doing deals each month will take you to new levels in your educational phase plus it will help you become a familiar face and network.

As long as you can keep your reserves at the right level, use the money to expand.  

Do you have a minimum median income level in the county or a certain poverty rate?

I do not mind paying for a level of assistance but I see using a full time manager limiting my chances for a profitable property. 

I do not mind paying for a level of assistance but I see using a full time manager limiting my chances for a profitable property. 

@Marc RothFrom a macro level, we are currently in the growth phase of the RE cycle.  

He goes into great depth on the different phases of your business and where you should be focusing your time and energy at each phase.Hope this helps.Jeff V

But each person needs to figure out their own level of risk vs reward. 

It does not have to be in the entity  ( LLC and S-crop) CA has not enacted any legislation in response to the new 20% deduction, so it is still not sure CA will actually give you the deduction even if you qualify on the federal level.