I have sold a couple of businesses as well, and speaking from experience, you are never more vulnerable to make a mistake than when you are sitting on a giant pile of cash.Also, I agree with @Corey Conklin - I'm a big fan of "overflow cities/towns" in the sun belt.

Quote from @Griffin Malcolm: Open an LLC and apply for a small business line of credit from Key Bank.

I am glad to be doing business with his company.

Some go out of business.

Network in person, see if they have a publication where you can post your deals and what you are looking for, and if there is a larger annual conference for investors locally consider getting a vendor table to talk about your business and what you are looking for.

Throughout my career, I have consistently conducted business with integrity, transparency, and the utmost professionalism.

My name is Rami, and I’m a short-term investor doing business in Texas, with a strong focus on the Dallas market.

But I really see this as just business-  I want the best market I can get into. 

I've learned that it's extremely important to find balance in this industry as your passion for your business can impact your personal life greatly!

One thing to consider is that in terms of wealth building and Kiyosaki's Cashflow Quadrant, owing a rental and doing work yourself is putting you in the self-employed quadrant, not Business Owner or Investor.I think there are a lot of factors stacked against California for long term rentals, and I think you know it too!