If the latter, simply give her the notice required (eg 30 or 60 days) that she needs to move. 

BF it, live in it, then leave it!

You don't have a recourse because you took the liability on yourself knowing that is not his trade.  10 days later you have a water leak in the SAME bathroom causing the ceiling downstair to leak AGAIN.  

And communications from REI is far above the industry average that I can tell you.SFR rentals are not a get rich quick or cash flow to live off of.

Make sure your first rental cash flows well by running the numbers as if you were buying it today.

I would get in touch with a local builder, and see about getting a mentorship on down days and days you have off..

I understand your situation—investing in LA at today’s prices makes it tough to find solid returns.

@Joe PaaschWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

Purchase price: $490,000 This is a unique opportunity to participate as a investor in a single family residence valued at $3M and higher.

It just shouldn't be as hard as it is to get a house built these days.