A professional trustee such as Exeter Trust Company is the way to go if you want it done right, imo. 

Readers should seek professional advice.

I’ve been researching local professionals and would welcome any advice on how to vet and connect with reliable team members, particularly in a high-cost area like the Bay Area.As for hard money, I haven’t explored it in depth yet, but I’m open to the idea for the right deal.

As a professional property manager, I'm coming across an interesting trend related to institutions providing financial assistance for tenants who have trouble paying their security deposit and I would love to hear feedback from the BP community.Large PM companies have begun partnering with financial institutions, such as Rhino Insurance, to help tenants who struggle with paying their security deposit.

They require tax returns, voter registration, car registration, driver license, and utility bills in the app to prove it's your primary.

Then build a team of professionals around you and take action. 

Did you take professional photos and what do you have the amount for rent?

Hindsight is 20/20.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Kansas City is the “Heart of America” a transportation hub in the center of the country with a small city feel and the big city attractions of art, culture, fine dining, and professional sports teams.

They do an extremely good job at communicating in a professional and respectful manner, but not so much anything else.