Living in Southern California, I realize the market here is quite expensive, and I’m not sure if it’s the best place to get started.

Smart guy with the most practical advice, some great books, and he started in California.

In a community property state like California, if your SMLLC is considered jointly owned due to community property laws, transferring a jointly owned property into it might not trigger the due-on-sale clause.

I live in California, and have rentals in several markets across the country.

Otherwise you could be wasting your time.I have clients from CA and NY do exchanges in GA and other states.

You can - 1) establish a trust for asset protection, 2) utilize the Homestead Exemption for property protection, 3) consider tenancy by the entirety for marital property (this might just be applicable to California, my home state)4) make sure you have adequate liability insurance for additional protection, 5) think about forming a business entity to shield assets, 6) and have proper estate planning for asset distribution.Seek tax and legal advice from experts in your state.

Hi all,I recently passed my Salesperson exam in California, and was looking at different brokerages. 

I found a new build I like and in my price range while visiting Charlotte this weekend.

Again, an attorney can help you determine if you have a strong stance/case against the neighbor or not.You also need to consider your own carrier's response to this claim, and perhaps even visit with them about possible subrogation.

California is certainly not landlord friendly, as you have already eluded to.