Stop taking the advice of people selling you something and hire an attorney specializing in either real estate or asset protection who will provide KNOWLEDGSBLE UNBIASED advice.   

There are likely more questions I have and more clarity I can provide if you have questions for me, so I wanted to make my first post something thorough that would hopefully gather some experienced eyes and maybe even resonate with others who are in my shoes in the same or other markets.

You can create your own spreadsheet or use the BP calculators they provide.

People were going online and getting bogus ESA letters....Here are some reasons I looked up where a LL can deny an ESA:*They are unable to provide sufficient documentation, such as the emotional support animal letter, that verifies the ESA is necessary for their health and well-being.

But its also true that CA is in a bad spot (more than other states) with insurance, as number of commercial insurance providers pulled out (e.g.

I saw one guy on yt (section 8 provider) that doesnt't even provide countertops.

But then again, we are held hostage by providers.

Get a loan to fix the basement to bring rent to market value.I'm sure I would need to provide more information for answers so let me know!

The ones that are a few blocks off the beach provide better cashflow opportunities and appreciate less but most people looking for value may go for those opportunities a few streets off the beach. 

They have to be able to provide clear title to you to sell the property.