Over months of working with her, I encountered severe issues, including:Lack of Communication & Accountability – Corina ignored multiple emails for weeks or even months, providing misleading or vague responses instead of real updates.

She’s currently not paying rent, and while she has some health issues and no stable income, she’s been communicative and open to general talks, with a possible option to vacate through a cash-for-keys arrangement, though this might take around six weeks and some hard work.I plan to rehab the property and eventually rent it out, potentially to a Section 8 tenant.

Been in law enforcement for some time and while they do evolve over time, they will keep the same red flags in for long enough for people to figure them out and spot them. 

Now I can see some builders having an issue with comps.. but other than that its crazy to take these funds as income and then pay tax and plow it right back in.. 

The issue there is the current prices and CA laws - for the past year I've been struggling to find a property that's somewhat turnkey and that would at least break even...

It is required by the law and the Code of Ethics.2) There is no such thing as not going through your brokerage when you have a license.

Pick up the phone or stop by local code enforcement offices to make sure that you have a crystal clear understanding of local laws and regulations.

Take courses or read books on real estate principles, real estate law, and real estate finance.  

Since the original loan remains in the seller’s name, you may need a nominee interest allocation to deduct mortgage interest, as the Form 1098 will likely be issued to the seller.

I would read up on "Squatters Rights" laws and how long a typical eviction takes to execute.