My opinion is being a landlord is not for the faint of heart, especially in the lower tax bracket rentals where I have found they do not take care of your property, they expect MUCH MORE, and they never pay on time. 

I got $20k of settlement money from a car wreck when I was 20 and had my heart set on Joshua Tree for an STR, but it was just out of my price point.

Vaulted living room ceiling with extra large windows gives the living room a warm and grand feel.

Vaulted living room ceiling with extra large windows gives the living room a warm and grand feel.

If you have your heart set on this, I would offer significantly less than asking so that I would know that when I move, rent will still be covered even if condo fees increase. 

It will make it easier for people to connect with you.Thank you for the advice and the warm welcome.

I had done enough research and knew in my heart I wouldn't lose it all.  3) Have enough cash reserves to fix any surprises that may arise. 

Why I left California: stupid high taxes, pollution and traffic... and my house was worth way more than it should be and so I fixed it up and sold it (in September).Granted all these things were present when I moved there but once I stopped working in film and started RE investing I realized I had no good reason to stay in California (OK... minus the warm weather and high volume of attractive women). 

I whole heartedly believe in honoring my partners and being completely upfront with them.

But what your heart is saying is sell, pay the tax and pay off those properties.