Taxes would be around $500/year for the land only.  

Also note, the military and all government employees on assignment are usually exempt from occupancy taxes if they can present you with an exemption certificate.

Another tip is to get really good at figuring out comps/ARV for deals and using the 70% rule.

Thank you for the tip on the under-mount sinks!! 

Your 2023 tax deadline is coming up.

I'm still thinking if this is the right move for me given the high property taxes there, hassles of out-of-state management, additional CA taxes, as opposed to simply investing in index funds (which might have more returns).

There is no tax advantage to doing an LLC.

Here are a couple other tips:- Describe each room with LONG descriptions with tons of details like mattress type and bedding quality.

Any tips on getting through the mud are appreciated.

@Todd Plambeck thanks for the tip on getting stainless steel grinder and 3/4hp.