But, if they have given up on the home, is another story.I plan to stop by the house again soon and leave a note and try to find contact info to talk with them to get their story.From what I have gathered, the original owner passed away and one of their children obtained the estate of the home a while ago but, may be living in Orange County.

You generally have to leave 25% equity in an investment property.

We all have limited time on this earth, with loved ones, to experience all the world's wonders, to help others, to try to leave the world better, etc.Best wishes

I would do the shower renovation first, then take the cashflow and stash it for a rehab after this tenant leaves. 

It's unit turns after and often tenants who leave on bad terms take it out on the unit, etc. 

+1 for Schlage Encode and a name brand camera - we do front and exterior sides and leave backyards private.

I'd find this out.This would be a deal breaker if the city doesn't at leave put in writing that you can legally put in a bigger Septic tank to accommodate the bedrooms that have been added.Also was the increase in house size done legally since they weren't required to upsize the septic tank?

If you’re considering purchasing a property or have recently acquired property, don’t overlook this opportunity.Don’t leave money on the table!

Just remember you are spending time and money to improve a space that isn't yours and you're not able to take the improvements when you leave, ownership should have some skin in the game especially in a new build.   

That's the other challenge that i've learned, with only one month as SD, if the tenant leaves even in a relatively new build the fees add up.