I'm going to try call the state office and see what information they provide me.

@Rashim Sharma your biggest challenge will actually be finding a lender.There are two banks that have offices in USA and Detroit that often will lend to Canadians buying in the USA.Can refer you to a Tax Attorney here is the US that has hundreds of Canadian clients with US properties:)

I grew up in Riverside, and now I'm currently a Loan Officer for a Mortgage Company in San Bernardino County.

Not sure what loan you’ll be using to acquire your first deal but make sure you have a great loan officer who can give you the ins and outs of each owner occupied loan.

I gave May a call and left a message and Jeff won’t be back in the office till Tuesday. 

Make sure your land is zoned for the type of structure you're wanting to build by calling the city/county planning and permits office. 

You can also speak with real estate brokers, title officers, other investors, the local zoning officer, etc.  

Searched the County Recorder and the Coroner's Office but couldn't find anything (even in neighboring counties).

Anyway when the problem tenant's lease was coming to the end, we contacted section 8 office and they were very helpful.

Hello everyone,My Canadian company owns a residential property in California and I want to sell it to my own personal name as I am closing my company.I don't know which professional to consult to help me do the transfer besides my CPA.Can I do the transfer of the deed myself (going to the County Recorder’s Office) and just check with my CPA for taxes due?