ok  further along in the process...I was the high bidder at the bank auction and I have approached the person and offered her cash for keys and she doesn't want money and seems to want to max out time before being evicted.in meeting the her,  she appears to have had a hard life and does not appear to be in great mental health and might have a current or past addiction. 

This may be time consuming, but it's most certainly a lower risk way to get your beak wet than syndication or flip funding or some other arrangement where you'll have to place your trust in others, plus I would assume that syndication/flip-funding deals in your area of CA would also have higher capital requirements than other US locations anyhow. 

Though it consumes some cash flow, and whether that's your primary focus or not, It makes life much more hassle free.

State health department? 

Health Care PoA3.

I tried to get an idea of heating cost from Consumer Energy, however with no luck. 

Emerging Trends**: Like many cities, Mobile is experiencing shifts in consumer behavior and workplace dynamics, influencing commercial real estate trends.

I called the Austin branch of  Consumer Protection Division of the AG's office and they said that they have no complaints about the company. 

https://www.floridabar.org/public/consumer/consumer004/

In the event of a failed inspection, the Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Department will be notified.