@Drew Sygit - thanks. 

Quote from @Drew Nashmy: Thanks John - that was my original thought.

Quote from @Drew Sygit: Please don't speak negatively about ALL property mangement companies because you hired a bad one.I'm sure all the property managers here on BP could tell many horror stories about their owner clients trying to screw them. in CA the DRE has a recovery fund  one needs to file complaint and then try to get recovery this is small dollar for this person so that could work.Drew answer to your other question Floyd Wickman  Training  Ms.

@Drew SygitThank you for linking me to this blog post, there is a TON of useful info in this blog that more than answers my question. 

@Drew Sygit Thanks for the warning Drew, I was planning on forming an LLC for this perrtnership, I've heard to many horror stories.

@Drew Sygit - the misunderstanding really resonates and likewise would love to spell everything out.

Quote from @Drew Berman: Hey CJ sounds like your on the right track.

@Drew Sygit Thanks for the feedback, you're probably right about using tar or some cheap way of solving it himself. 2/3 of the companies sent me pictures and a 4 page long document stating the issues along with pictures and then a detailed list of what would be needed.

Quote from @Drew Sygit: Technically, believe per IRS you can be relocated for work temporarily for up to 2-3 years.So, you theoretically could legally relocate to MN, then spend a lot of time in CA.The IRS has no reason to care here - the IRS taxes you the same regardless of what state you are in. 

I'm with @Drew Sygit on this one, manage the STR, hold your extra capital in reserve until you can make a sound and educated decision.