You might want to check out / request the demo for: AppFolio https://www.appfolio.com/Buildium https://www.buildium.com/Doorloop https://www.doorloop.com/ or Cash Flow Frog https://cashflowfrog.com/

I will check on the insurance although my builder is insured. 

Reaching out and asking about it gives them a chance to explain and shows that you’re approachable but serious about rent being paid in full.After that, check your lease agreement to see what it says about late or partial payments.

That said, check with a CPA if you can use expenses from the remodel to offset some of the gains.

All liens are removed from the property as the result of sale at auction.We won the bid, wrote the check to the sheriff within 30 days, and today the deed was recorded, we are the owners!  

When I checked the CA state fire hazard zone map, I could verify that it is not in that zone.

But you can easily contact your servicer (who you send the monthly checks too) and they can assist. 

Check out the free content online of Bill Faeth. 

check the local municipal code, most are online.

Check with local credit unions.