Amen to that. I will never open another business in Cali with the prevailing climate. They will bury you in fees, licenses and permits. Not to mention outrageous property taxes. As you know I own a few rental properties. The property taxes have doubled and tripled in the last three years! Two full months of income goes just to pay for all the above. I'd rather own a triple net property (bought my first one last year) or invest in Bonds (treasury or one of many others now paying 6%+). Passive income is the way to go for me from now on.