I do just know having the “problem” of moving away from California with over $400k ** should** be a GREAT problem and lead to fruitful multiplication of those funds. 

Horseshoes, frisbee golf baskets and cornhole.

And with the right buyers agent it could be a long lasting and fruitful relationship that can bring you more deals that are pocket listings or off market!

The lowest hanging fruit the insurance coverage because the insurer is most likely to pay out. 

Bring them a gift basket from your home town/state.

The house is a real basket case but no real surprises yet. 

Great infoDan Mahoney I think I will probably get the Chase card and a Home Depot card backed with my personal credit since I have personal stuff with Capital One so I don't have most my eggs in one basket.

Ditto for fruit that has fallen off of trees.   

It's a great way to build your business and enjoy the fruits of your work.If you would be interested in talking to a full service note servicer I would be happy to discuss our investor services for seller carry back transactions. 

@Jon Holdman and @Bryan Hancock have outlined some salient points that clearly present a challenge or road block to the method you plan to use to acquire these properties.Why not take a step back and try for the lower hanging fruits or smaller multifamily units, which you can use as a springboard to future higher capacity multifamily purchases?