Hey Jane, LTR and flips are both great strategies to pursue in CA.

OOS investing is not as easy as advertised, and if you pick a market thousands of miles away based solely on numbers it may be tough to build a network and get started. 

Tenants leave the 15th and I plan to patch holes that evening and paint + hire cleaner on the 16th and have new tenants move in the 17th. 

Ever hang up the phone and think of one more question?

With a fresh perspective and a strong desire to learn, I am committed to building a solid foundation of knowledge and experience.

Buy and hold works and has successfully built what my wife and I need to live and retire on. 

Been lurking here for a while and constantly felt like I was learning something new.

@Kamryn DeVaultTo invest in a duplex, consider factors like neighborhood quality, economic stability, safety, property condition, cash flow potential, financing options, tenant screening, lease agreements, future potential, legal and zoning considerations, maintenance and management, networking, and starting small and scaling.

We own and self manage three rental properties.

I am interested in starting with short term rentals to reach financial freedom and flexibility.