In Florida, if the landlord believes the tenant has abandoned the premises, the landlord can take possession, but I advise my clients to make sure the presumption of abandonment exists (pursuant to statute) and to follow the process of sending notice to the tenant stating that the landlord has determined that the tenant has abandoned (giving the reasons that form the basis of that determination) and that if the tenant doesn't respond within the deadline given (normally 1-3 days), the landlord will retake possession.

Are there any Seasoned Vets in the California Bay Area who would be willing to mentor / advise a newbie whom only has a strong background in all things Construction and Maintenance?

This is what you do.Get a website, and be sure you put your URL on every marketing piece you send (I would advise you NOT TO SEND DMM... but OK).Then do not do like 100% of .. well everyone does.Sell yourself in the hero section.

I'd also highly advise against ever renting to anyone that has the intention of doing STR arbitrage.

BP community, what course of action do you advise if the list price of the HUD home is extremely low. a situation in which you feel you need to bid ABOVE the list price, maybe by 20-30k.

Your broker should be able to do this not to mention should be the one advising you on how to do this properly. 

For people that are on H1B status, I would advise you to start off by doing HOUSE HACKING.

Since LT tenants currently live there, there’s not much I can do right now but just advise to put some rugs down right?

My advise would be to be pick a market and then start to go deeper into learning about what the best asset type to buy in that market would be. 

So I am seeking advise on platforms to advertise the units, how to vet potiential tenents, how to create a lease agreement, how to collect rent, and any other helpful tips/advise that anyone would have.