I think it'll pick up as we get into Feb.

She locked herself out and was it a keyed lock or a simple passage door lock? 

You’ll pick it up in no time.

Not a huge increase in cash flow, but you're picking up another appreciating asset. 

Don't forget to annually mark time for vacation or family time.You might consider hiring a teenager part time if there's something that is time consuming (for me, putting out 20 open house signs then picking them up).Best to you!

I get CA desirability but there is a simple factor of income and affordability.

It kind of feels like the rest of the market - you kind of have to pick a lane between cash flow and appreciation. 

If I had to leave a takeaway from this post before getting too far in it would be that whatever goals are had you have, we have these goals for a reason and typically it does not go exactly as planned but even if it doesn't go as planned, we can pick up where we left off and give it a fresh start.

Its not as simple as using eviction law even after you closed and now are the owner. 

Simple, point out her responsibility for safekeeping of the property.