Without any cash it is unlikely unless you can find a 100% seller financed deal (they do exist, I just did one a few months ago).

They will help you clear any clouds on the title and know whether you can close in "7 days" as offered to the seller.

Welcome to the real estate hive.. are you open to exploring off-market listings through your network? 

Good potential for appreciation/rent growth upside as well in the next 5-10 years in my opinion with the market still being one of the most affordable in the country.

@Marc Anthony MacielIf you're diving into house hacking and multifamily investing in Southern California, you’ll want to focus on markets like Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, and Long Beach—areas with strong rental demand and solid appreciation potential.

Todays market vs a different market will also impact your buy box. 

Agent and leasing experience can help with negotiation skills, market knowledge, and tenant screening.

They are experts and an incredible local market resource.

But it's playing with fire to buy there if STR is a priority as it's very likely they will eventually start enforcing it better.Yes I've seen this same thing in some of the markets we operate in.

How will the new administration effect RE market in overall US market.