If the numbers work in California, and they may not, then go for it. 

He has no legal rights to the property or the deposit because it belongs to the legal occupants of the rental.

While it doesn't directly offset the income picked up from the inherited IRA distribution on your tax return, this could partially or fully offset the tax impact and be a completely legit way to accomplish sort of a backdoor rollover.For example.. 

I have watched her grow her business since the beginning stages.

This left the remaining roommate in a difficult situation, and he is now trying to find a new roommate.I have informed both tenants that they are equally bound to the 12-month lease agreement and that rent must be paid in full, regardless of one tenant moving out.

Look at the pictures to evaluate the quality of the materials and workmanship of the comparable sales and align your ARV accordingly. 

Have you read, "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene?

But one tool that often gets overlooked in the wealth-building strategy is life insurance - and it can be a powerful asset for your real estate business. 

Whether it’s sprucing up a property with a few renovations or doing a full-scale flip, a good contractor can make all the difference.

With the tech I am using (a lesser known PMS) I am able to automatically screen guests, get their selfies, write leases, and collect deposits in my work flow even for Airbnb guests.