Over the last decade we have dealt with over a dozen property managers in several markets.  

You can accumulate liens on good properties and, though unlikely, ultimately take possession of the property. 

Sale price: $630,000 This was a sherriff's sale property.

Many people say the first property is the most challenging, and in some ways the learning process is; but really I find saving+scaling into property 2+ to be more challenging in many ways.

Purchase price: $655,000 Cash invested: $135,000 This property has 9 residences and one workshop that is rented.

Even if the owners of the current property were using the home for STR, if the HOA docs don't allow it, you may be forced to pivot if STR is your focus on that investment. 

I am a union electrical Apprentice so I plan on putting in a lot of sweat equity into the property.

Current Situation:Dad (72, fully retired) owns rental property in Central Valley, CAProperty current market value: ~$260KDad's tax basis: ~$120K (family transfer years ago)Current property taxes: ~$1,200/yearRental income: $1,750/monthI have LLC for real estate investing and want to use this property for DSCR loanPrimary Questions:Property Tax (Prop 19):Will property get reassessed from current $1,200/year to ~$2,600/year if transferred to me?

Has anyone used the property shark site to buy homes?

The real differences are in pricing models, customer support, and how easy the features are to use.Well-established options mentioned for over a decade on BP:Appfolio (2004): Now focused mainly on large property managers.Rentec Direct (2007): Supports both landlords and property managers.RealPage (Propertyware & Buildium): Buildium has been popular with independent landlords.Low-cost and newer options: RentRedi, Stessa, Avail, Innago, Apartments.com (formerly Cozy), Rentvine and TenantCloud.Almost all platforms offer the core features you need.