The first thing I'd do is carefully review your contract with your attorney.1.

We lease our homes to organizations who pay us one amount every month on the lease and they are in charge of the operations of the house and how the lease is getting paid. https://narronline.org is a great resource to learn about operating effective sober living homes and the different levels of homes and care required to meet those levels.

It's important everyone is extra careful! 

Keep in mind...though you might have a strong network of trust between agents and vendors, that does not equate to a signed property management agreement where the PM is contractually obligated to take care of your portfolio.

She likely can turn to legal assistance for tenants rights, especially if she’s taking care of a handicapped son, so be prepared for resistance.

Upstate New York and Florida have both caught my attention, but I’m uncertain which market aligns better with my long-term goal of building a portfolio of multifamily properties, specifically quadruplexes.

Factor in vacancy rates, property management costs, potential repairs, and even things like lawn care.

CA RE Broker CFL and or mortgage lender license with NMLS .. 

I wanted to point out another big advantage of CA RE that is not present in most out of state markets.  

The 10% that care eventually get burned out.