It seems that California is the hardest place in the country to evict tenants and its a squatters paradise, imo, from the numerous related BP posts.Kudos,Mary   

I am Southern California native raised right here in Los Angeles County.

Also had central air installed this week; we thought about putting this off until spring, but with the mild weather this winter, we feel we got a pretty good deal by installing it now ($2,400 for the C/A unit, install, and new thermostat, and $200 for the electric work).The only major project left is the kitchen perimeter countertop; we’re still debating over laminate vs. granite, but we already have some showings scheduled for next week so we have to make a decision quickly.

From the tools, book recommendations and podcasts, this community is exactly what I need to get from where I'm at, to where I want to be.I'm a homeowner in San Diego, CA; the list of topics I need to learn in depth is at this point seems staggering, but I am chipping away at it day by day.

Hard to say without examining the Order.Btw, I spend all day yesterday at the California Assoc of Judgment Professionals conference, boning up on old skills.

If you are investing from California, I would stay away from the fixer upper properties that needs a lot of work. 

San Diego makes sense because of the low inventory available and the house lusting California culture.

Located in Southern California and looking to start investing in rental properties.

I recently talked to a RE Agent in Hawaii and he said 1/3 of his calls are from CA investors because CA has gotten too hot.

In California appraisers are licensed, I would think they can get you the exact answer your looking for.If I paid for it it's mine in my view and the first lender should release it to you.