Most loans will have numerous clauses that convert non-recourse to recourse under a wide variety of circumstances.

Lead from paint chips and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly.

Appreciate the insights and healthful debate here...this is exactly why i started this thread. 

You really need your contractor to come up with numbers for you rather than accepting those from the seller. 15k for termites in the Bay Area is almost a clean bill of health! 

You lose.   2020 they took your jobs, your income, your health, your freedom of choice, and took your face. 

There are numerous investors, agents, etc. on BiggerPockets with experience in CA who would be able to give you a better perspective on the types of investments that work there.WIth regards to RentToRetirement, I worked with Zach and his team for my first property, detailed in the link below.

These are important indicators of the current and future economic health of a market.

Her adult kids in the adjoining unit left her in very poor health to take care of their several large dogs etc & left with their own kids for a 2 month vacation.

I would not be able to pay the water bill if the rent is not paid.Then the board of health will remove them with a "48 hour strict notice".If you don't receive rent, than you can't pay the water bill.Done this several times, it works!

The tank was increased from 1300 - 1500 gallons, and it was inspected and got a clean bill of health.