I know it may be ideal to focus on Central California since I'm about a 2.5 hour drive from there, but the landlord friendly laws of other states entice me and I get concerned if I buy in California I'll end up getting a bad tenant without the ability to easily get them to leave. 

There is a ton of legislation in the various states coming down to do everything they can to make wholesaling illegal or at least a lot more transparent and only done by people who are licensed and know what they are doing. 

Even if you decide the East Coast is the place for you, as @Russell Brazil has stated, the appreciation of the property of the long run should continue you to build wealth for you.

She could have bought a second home as a rental, but with interest rates at 5%-she'd make more money keeping her money in the bank and not have to deal with tenants, so that is what she did.If purchasing a rental property put of state, then I wouldn't be managing the property.

I am willing to travel to neighboring states like NY and PA, as I reside in Bergen County. 

He uprooted his entire family, kids and all, to avoid prosecution in the states and took his millions with him.

My name is Christian Padilla.I'm wholesaling in North Carolina as well as helping others close deals in other states like Detroit and Florida.

Are you taking the seller's stated CAP or are you digging deeper? 

Both state that they are subject to the underlying lien and both disclose its existence. 

Our area is not unique, this is a nationwide issue (opportunity) for accounting firms.In the end I think many would be well served to think of their CPA/EA as they do an attorney - while they can also help provide planning advice to better structure your tax life and save some money, a portion of the cost is just a cost of doing business - you are required to be compliant by the Feds / states / etc, and the CPA/EA is insurance to ensure you get it right and stay out of their way.