(Well it was all good info, but that is what I can focus on first!)

Well.  

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

I also have a client in Turlock who could rec a good CPA up there as well.  

If you can get all the bedbug containing furniture out of the place and it will sit for awhile (or let it sit while the other repairs are done) you may be able to avoid some cost, but if you want to get a paying tenant in sooner rather than later you will want to bite the bullet and get it well done.

Just run your numbers well and make sure you are in an area without prohibitions in place. 

You will be obligated to modify your home insurance once you leave, regardless of whether you self-manage or not and this would apply to Scenario 2 as well - for any property you don't occupy yourself.3. 

But, we do have them and we are an extremely well-run company. 

I cannot speak to the quality of the coaches but the sales staff seamed well trained.

Good wholesalers will price deals well, meat on the bone for you.