Additionally, the right of redemption only applies if the property was owner occupied during the 90 days prior to the sale and this is not the case here. 

Argh.Campaign promises vs reality.Shall we look at prior campaigns vs what was actually implemented?

He may have to eat those additional expenses if he can't prove he had approval prior to doing it.c.

For Livermore, the activity is slower compared to the general Bay Area so you would need to be more cautious on picking the right property to flip, and the margin has to be large enough for it to make sense.

As I’m sure you know, Las Vegas is SUPER cheap compared to most of California, Miami, or NYC.

This is what active renters look at too which is why I believe it tells a better story of what rents are currently at compared to other sources. 

Depends on the lender.If it has yet to go to foreclosure and you are trying to buy it prior or at sale - the answer is a hard no. 

I think he is a great guy and isn't his first rodeo with investor funds.We can do some legal checks if you want that type of search, lawsuits, prior names, etc.

Since mid August til now I have lost 5 tenants, well two left deposits and moved in prior to the month.

Look them up and compare as you go.