Here in Chicago, the $1M+ SFH market starting really softening about a year and a half ago but for several months no one lowered prices.

I researched Christian Park when I was deciding which neighborhood to purchase rental properties in several years ago. 

Plus, there have been several court cases concerning corporate protections in California where the Court has decided to "pierce the corporate veil" concerning California LLC's - which means that setting up an asset protection structure based in California is almost like not having anything in place at all. 

That's a great option most local PM's offer.Also, there are several local agents who I'm happy to introduce you to if you want.

I am a teacher, but have rehabbed several properties pre crash in the bay.

Getting several actual quotes will tell you how much your budget should be in property management. 

I have also contacted several lawyers and not one has returned my call. 

We also have several companies in the area expanding or entering the market.

Is it your main business or one of several investments?

I'm at a point I'm sure many other new investors in BP are at where significant time self educating has been spent, but are struggling with the lack of experience or network to make some of the strategies and guidelines recommended work in the near future.Going back through podcasts and posts led me to @Brian Burke's blog post from several years ago about needing base hits before you can get the grand slam.