However, after encountering the skewed tenant/landlord laws and a political climate that often vilifies landlords, I found the conditions unfavorable.

More about surveys:A planimetric survey maps out the existing conditions of your property, including the layout of buildings, trees, driveways, and other significant features.

She is looking to move to Florida, and can't sell this home due to:1) She wants top dollar2) The home sits next to a transfer pump station (eyesore)3) It sits on a main road (traffic, noise)4) The community pool is behind the home and visible from the deckThe home is in immaculate condition.

Condition: One tenant doesn't want to leave, have to bribe them to leave perhaps with some cash-of-keys- In San Pablo, a listing of 250k with comps of 500k.Situation: Sewer issue, only cost 20k but the city is asking the new owner has to repair everything with all permit.- South Hayward: 600k "duplex"- This year I got a comps of 1.3mil "mansion" 1920k for 800k.

Rents have not adjusted to those huge increases, and so most properties would lose money in today's market conditions.  

The definition of Appliance has been expanded to include any device provided to the tenant to cool the home, to include permanent or portable air conditioning units, swamp coolers etc. 

I replied in the other thread as well but you need to check what type of provisions you have on your policy to make sure you have the coverage you think you have.Was there any discussion of the condition of the roof when you purchased the home/insurance in October?

If your portfolio is in a downward spiral on condition and value and you are not generating enough cash flow to stabilize and change the trajectory, you are in a losing battle and things get worse over time.About your stress level. 

What condition is the roof, hvac, plumbing and electrical in?

House is currently being rented for close to top dollar at $1,100 a month and there are zero complaints from the tenant on the condition of the house.