In terms of maintenance, they are generally safer because you are not responsible for the exterior and common areas and potential leaks, etc.

The counterclaim states that since the deed in lieu language was part of the loan, the entire loan is invalid.

I would keep track of of all the losses, and work with a CPA.

You would be better off watching some of the old webinars here on BP and then reading a few books. 

-save $1k+ in taxes and fees yearly-can use the savings to get more insurance and a higher liability than the value of house. for flipping houses in California does anyone just put into sole proprietor own name and just use the $1k+ in savings for LLC costs into Insurance or use for savingor am I just being too risky. 

Is the backup to use it as an STR during these months?

They are sure to move on at the end of their lease term. 

The mortgage and property taxes use up most of the income from rent.Don't focus on the number of rentals, focus on the quality of the rental. 

At one time, I told people to spend money on a skip trace so they could file the in personam QT lawsuit (the one where you can served lawsuit papers on all defendants) and avoid the expense of the in rem QT lawsuit (the one where you need a GAL).

My take is a little different than most of the posters.