t go dark must be a major pain point...unless you have several other STNL’s going strong.

You can file a Chapter 13 which will protect your home and its a clean way out.When you file a CH.13 BK its not the end of the world it simply protects your home since its your homestead from foreclosure.

Thanks for the tips @Mindy Nicol, I do think MTR would be easier to manage for me allthough I do have time for a part time job, I see where you are coming from with repair costs and all and STR sounds like it can be a pain (I followed a few groups on facebook and have read horror stories :D ). 

Then start the painful process of trying to notifying, move/store and auction off the abandoned property.I've thoroughly researched the SB1079 laws and qualify as a prospective owner/occupant since we honestly plan to use the home as our primary residence.I guess my primary question is, is there anything I seem to be missing and need to look into?

Because the rapport I built with the seller and the property is pretty much a dump, seller is ok with whatever happens as long as they will be released from the head ache.

Any suggestions on what I can include on the MLS in the agent notes section to get painful agents to not be so painful?

Unfortunately, appears you've gotten exactly what you deserved due to your poor screening.Hopefully, you've learned from this painful lesson.Hire a well-screened landlord-tenant attorney and evict them and sue for damages.

It's been sturdy as hell but certain things (like plumbing) were a pain to modernize for him. 

I added Latchel to just a few of my properties to try it, but I quickly learned that 24/7 repair coordination is anything but.Every step of Latchel's workflow is painful.

It can be a huge pain to get started but you do get your rent direct deposit every month.