The first thing I had noticed from watching LoopNet over the years and limited research was that dealing with commercial brokers appeared even trickier than residential.

I feel like hiring an attorney will be way more easier because they have the experience.

Without knowing too much about the specific market (although it does appear Monterey and Santa Cruz are holding pretty strong) it may be worthwhile to consider selling if values are holding. 

I ask because it is much easier to evict entities, but this is a SFH leased to an entity so it may be different. 

The Registered Agent will record the documents on your behalf so only their name and information appear on the documents.

Based on the details from the clerk of courts, it appeared that the investor was attempting to hide assets and refusing to turn over documents, one of which was copies of all renovation agreements. 

I'm referencing what is referred to as the "disregarded entity exception" or "Same Taxpayer" rule.https://www.1031.us/using-disregarded-entities-like-kind-exc...https://www.firstexchange.com/vesting-title-1031-exchangeIt would appear there's precedence for treating a single member LLC that's a disregarded entity for tax purposes the same as the individual in taking title to replacement property in a 1031 exchange.

It appears the issue was discovered and remediated quickly, so it's doubtful the tenant was exposed to anything in significant amounts or for long periods.

One other tip is to let your listings expire and re-list that makes them not appear as 'aged and stale' - power users will check history and notice but you may get the attention of some and those that have recently setup alerts.  

It does get easier over time with knowledge and application, and once you have multiple properties, you can start to use leverage to buy others.