I know some California investors in that same area that bought new, will rent them for two or three years loosing a little bit each month and then plan on selling them and cashing in on the appreciation.

I would visit the place they're living at now to check what their living conditions are now and if they take care of it.

I am planning to move from California to Texas... 

He told me to obtain a mechanical permit and building safety inspection for the heater and have a licensed contractor conduct the work per California state law.

I live in, and want to purchase in the very expensive California Bay Area market.720 credit score, no loans or credit card debt with an exception of 50k in low-interest Federal student loans (Currently in grace.)So HERE is my question to all of you knowledgeable and wise real estate investors!

My husband and I (together) jointly own our personal home in CA (we have a mortgage on it).My husband alone owns 1 vacation property in ME, 3 single family rentals in CA with mortgages, and 6 single-family rentals in IN.My IRA owns 2 single family rental properties in IN and 1 single-family rental property in OH.None of these properties are currently in a trust or LLC, they are just in our names and the name of my IRA.So far, I've talked to Geico and Foremost since we have dwelling insurance with them. 

They claim her mother who helps babysit also experience these symptoms and her father who was visiting from California also experiencing symptoms. 

When I mention Amazon will create 2000 jobs in East Palo Alto, CA.

Furthermore, It is my understanding that one only has to wait a year in California.

Think of all those apartments that you rented or visited that only had one (1) door to enter.Agree with others, that you should make sure the work was permitted and approved.