It would also fit your weather requirements.

In my experience, that means large portfolios to weather high vacancies and pricey turn overs.

You'll get the 10k back eventually and piece of mind that your windows function andvare weather tight

The effort usually put in to trying to sue others is usually better served trying to find better ways to succeed for yourself.I hope that does not come off too harsh, as I honestly feel your pain. 99% of the folks in the investment world are feeling pain, so that makes it difficult to find very many professional investors who are receptive to others crying on their shoulder.

In addition, the weather is often cold (is San Diego ever cold?)

Most of my properties have been bought during the winter, I think the investors from outside my local area tend to stay away then due to our snowy weather and cold temperatures making it easier to land the deals.

Next, here are my TOP 10 STR Cities on Oregon Coast (ranked by best to worst in my opinion of cashflow, amenities, beauty, and weather):1. 

I will have to do that when the weather warms up!

You do know that almost every national weather event is less frequent and less powerful than decades ago right?

Not trying to be harsh here, but if you don't understand landlord tenant law, especially in a landlord friendly state, you should absolutely not try to self manage.