At least an LTR tenant needs a place to live and a good reference. 

With regard to your "DST" and as with many highly structured tax vehicles that have a potential "self dealing" quality to them, there are a number of potential potholes you can easily step in along the way (e.g., constructive receipt doctrine, effective control over nominal 3rd party relationships, lack of genuine risk bearing and compliance with transactional terms, etc.).

I would increase their deposit by that amount to ensure you have enough to cover an empty tank and a month of lost rent.

It's turned into a money pit, but at the same time it's on a beautiful .90 acres with a view of the mountains and a pool that I had remodeled.

Are properties such as this more appealing to buyers with renters already on leases or will I get more interest and a higher sales price if I sell the property vacant?  

Hello, I'm trying to find access to blank purchase contract for wholesaling in California, and a blank assignment document.

You can secure a 30 year fixed on a 1-4 unit residential and a commercial building.

Is it one investor per deal, then they would act as a private lender and that typically includes a note, deed of trust, loan agreement, personal guarantee, assignment of rents and a few other docs.

People notice hustle, and if you show up with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, you'll earn respect.As for finding a mentor, look for people who are where you want to be, and ask them thoughtful questions.

There are ups and downs, and as you have been in business for 9 years till you closed it, there are unexpected turns, or expenses that you really do not see around the corner.