Or is this just a horrible situation and we should sell?

I wanted to get rentals but my credit is horrible.. i have raised it from a low 500 to over 610.

Acquired over $5M in real estate - which includes the path of buying a duplex with my VA loan, a SFH 5 months later with a 1% down loan, a 4-plex with my VA loan 2 years later, built a custom dream home with an AirBnB suite, completed a horribly over budget BRRRR SFR, completed another SFR that went way over budget, sold my quad for a 4-unit office commercial space, sold my 4-plex for a luxury cabin in Oklahoma AND most recently bought a brand new home to use part time while visiting my girlfriend/future wife in Florida.All of this wouldn't have ever happened if my butt didn't get dumped.

First, if you expect a PM to be horrible, guess what... they're going to be horrible.

Just my 2cents but if it works for you I do think the esthetic is decent, not horrible, depending again on your other goals. 

It might sound like a horrible experience, but try to find a family in your situation who might want to share the cost of a rental that could fit both families' needs, keeping overall costs even lower.But even if you rent a small place instead of buying California real estate, at least there's no cap ex threats or burden on your cashflow.

I have had horrible luck with my last 2 Samsung and LG.

My question is this.. why are you all STILL giving people such stupid horrible advise?!

It was in such horrible shape but the location of this property is amazing.

The risk is much greater though - you might get stuck with a horrible property manager or if you are doing any rehab work without being there physically to monitor contractors, the deal can become a disaster.