I  TRIED TO DO 990 TAX RETURNS FOR FY 16 AND FY 17 PLUS, WE HAVE A RELATED LLC BUSINESS ENTITY.   I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO DO ALL THE TAX FORMS MYSELF, AFTER LOSING A BOARD MEMBER THAT WAS TAKING CARE OF THIS.CAN ANY ...

Network and interview several people in that market.We have a ton of West coast investors in the Indianapolis market.

Now is a great time to learn and build your network.

I used to live in Torrance, CA so I am happy to network with someone from Cali.  

By the time you are closing on the first property, you will have honed the fundamentalsnegotiation - it will feel like you have to think about a lot of things all-at-once, and it will all feel new. truth is, its not really that difficult, it's just the new-ness that can overwhelm folks at first. networking - talking to folks in the business and finding your voice: agents/brokers, property managers, fellow investorWe own some SFR investments, as well... but we didn't learn nearly as much buying them, as when we purchased a duplex.

I've learned a lot in the process and my network has grown tremendously. 

Networking, build the contacts that can help build your business.

Fly it by your CPA.  

You need to ask your CPA to give you a definitive answer to your questions based on your unique facts and circumstances.Other related issues you should also consider ... your hazard insurance  policy and your title insurance policy. 

It's a great market, especially if you are in the college network.