If I understand you correctly the tenant paid on 12/31/24 on the apartments.com app. 

I just read this article from Redfin (Housing Market Predictions for 2025) that predicts mortgage rates will stay at 6.85% in 2025.
That seems like one of the few predictions saying rates will stay that high. Are t...

I'll admit upfront that I would never own rental property in CA, so that colors my response.I'd offer the tenant up to $10K to leave immediately, keeping the eviction off their record, then sell.

Is this correct? 

Again, all answers that might be better answered in private.You are correct that a lot of lenders just don't understand how we work as investors but that's why some of us hang out here. 

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

I don't invest right in the city but I do invest south of there so if you end up looking at places there feel free to reach out if I can offer any insight.Jeremy is very correct - zip codes won't give you a good idea of price. 

You are correct that they are headed for serious trouble. he number i called..cant remember his name but if you see other posts on here he has posted 9196045703 Brent? 

It should be pretty accurate - high level data sites are not always going to be perfect, but should always be directionally correct and AirDNA has a pretty strong track record. 

And this doesn't even hit on the dealing with contractors side, which need daily oversight if you want things done correctly.