This is what CA Investor I know is doing buying commercial in the South and Midwest (fast food, coffee shops, medical office space) and his NNN tenants pay the property tax, insurance and maintenance costs).I guess if you can work remotely with your high tech CA paying job and move to another state that could work but I personally wouldn't start selling your CA properties off without some well planned strategy.

Other notable sector increases over the last year include medical care (+2.8%), motor vehicle insurance (+6.1%), household furnishings and operations (+3.3%), and recreation (+2.1%).So, what do these numbers mean to us?

One of my rooms was rented by a traveling medical professional from Tampa who had previously worked at the hospital there before embarking on a work assignment.

I find that some go back to being doctors or lawyers, and sometimes real estate investors.

Also, be careful on one strategy for nurses and doctors, short term rentals, know what is happening in the community.

For example, researching my market, Little Rock, it says:🏘️ Little Rock, AR – SFR Investment Market Overview🔹 Market SnapshotMedian Home Price: ~$190,000 (well below national average)Median Rent (3BR SFR): ~$1,200–$1,450Rent-to-Price Ratio: ~0.7%–0.9% (higher in some zip codes)Cap Rate Potential: ~6%–9% (depending on neighborhood & condition)Vacancy Rate: ~5%–6%, lower in workforce housing neighborhoods📈 Why Investors Like Little RockStrong Rent YieldsHome prices are low relative to rent, ideal for cash flow-focused investors.Many zip codes in Little Rock exceed the 1% rent rule.Landlord-Friendly LawsArkansas ranks among the most landlord-friendly states.Quick eviction process, low regulatory friction.Diverse EconomyMajor employers include healthcare systems, state government, logistics hubs (FedEx, Amazon), and aerospace.Home to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).Stable Tenant BaseHigh percentage of renters (estimated ~42–45% in Pulaski County).Strong demand in B-class and workforce neighborhoods.Underserved by Institutional InvestorsLess competition than Sunbelt cities like Dallas or Charlotte.Room for growth and acquisition before prices inflate further.I agree and find the above accurate!

Realtors juggle a lot to have a consistent flow of business and keeping everyone happy.Similar to if you want the best doctor or attorney...good chance they might be a little busy at times.

After ten years, building a career as a Flight Medic / RN I've paid off all my medical collections (pending deletion) and credit cards.

Another option is getting quotes for the work, sending him the estimates, and offering less for the property due to the repairs you will have to make right after closing.Some local companies you can reach out to are Keystone Basement Solutions or Mold Medics.

In terms of medical students, is there something they need that you could offer?