3. good desirable neighborhood, can be easily rented
What is the criteria for "easily rented"? month, couple of minths?
5. prefer no mello-roos, hoa
What is the creteria for "mello-roos"? percentage wide? not at all?
Using redfin.com/zollow.com and finestexpert.com, you may find what you like. Tax can always be found in county website in CA, just like how you paid your property tax, right?