Key factors to consider include choosing a safe and appealing location and assembling a strong team of professionals to navigate the complexities of the project.

However, the community this is located in is unable to allow short term rentals, so it will continue to be a buy and hold property for long term rentals.

Also, remember you would need to justify why you are moving, is it bigger, more bedrooms, better location, extra. 

From the CA website:A landlord can only deduct certain items from a security deposit The landlord can deduct for:Cleaning the rental unit when a tenant moves out, but only to make it as clean as when the tenant first moved inRepairing damage, other than normal wear and tear, caused by the tenant and the tenant's guestsRestoring or replacing furniture or other personal items, but only if this was included in the rental agreement and the damage isn't from normal wear and tear Generally, a landlord can keep part of the security deposit for rent owed.

Look at your location first.

To make connections with other investors, real estate experts, and possible partners, go to local real estate investing clubs, meetings, and networking events.Leads/Properties: Explore via a variety of channels, including direct mail marketing, networking events, and internet platforms like Realtor.com, Zillow, and MLS, to locate leads and properties.

I am located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Would you mind sharing the general area your properties are located in, the class of properties, or at least the criteria you were searching for when you sent out your direct mail letters?

Happy medium is focusing on 1-3 of the 173 Detroit Neighborhoods.6) Make sure you understand below:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.When investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

I have properties for wholesale, cannot locate investors in my area, WHY??