Located in Southern California and looking to start investing in rental properties.

I recently talked to a RE Agent in Hawaii and he said 1/3 of his calls are from CA investors because CA has gotten too hot.

In California appraisers are licensed, I would think they can get you the exact answer your looking for.If I paid for it it's mine in my view and the first lender should release it to you.  

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My name is Jose Torres, and I am a newcomer who has become deeply intrigued by the prospective gain of Tax and Lien Certificates. It is my sincerest desire to achieve a prospective gain of 50,000 USD in th...

Welcome Ali, I live in California as well and was recently given the opportunity to purchase a turn key in Az.

@Carol Kohn welcome,  I was born in Redwood City, Ca., not far from Google, a long time ago.

There is a property that I am looking at that needs significant rehab in the San Jose, California area.

Looking in the Long Beach Orange County maybe Riverside, CA area.I've been reading a lot of BP post and seems like multi family homes would be the best bet going off some prices I see and house hacking tips.First time buyer so I know FHA will be the best as far as loans are concern.

I'm a licensed Doctor in the State of California so I have something to compare it to.As far as your beliefs, go back and read your original post and tell me how you're not claiming to have "Moral Superiority" because you are "a highly religious person".  

CA property tax is roughly 1.25% of purchase price give or take a little depending of the locality.