The homeowner shouldn't have to prove the right to possess their own property.

@Sharon Porter not sure if you can separate the yard but doing the yard work does probably result in a little possessiveness. 

As soon as we took possession, we painted the top unit and switched out light fixtures + outlet covers.

Considering the license and credentials I possess in the Philippines, do you think I could leverage them to apply to realty firms?

View the CA Probate Code link for a better understanding: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySectio....Yes you can purchase any probate property (to my understanding) without the confirmation process.Just remember that the nominated Executor in the will would have to possess Letters Testamentary.If there is no will then the Administrator would posses Letters of Administration.For free probate leads this is he webpage I use for N CA (certain counties) and can also be used for Arizona (Maricopa County only) https://www.legaladstore.com/frmMain.cfm or find potential probate leads from this publication: https://www.recordreporter.com/rrhome.cfm?

If you are taking possession next week, who are they paying June's rent to? 

if you fail on a mortgage in your own name then its just you and the bank plus in todays lending environment you most likely are not 120% Levered.. it gets even worse if you have sold the sub 2 on a wrap to a glorified tenant and now they have possession they have title and they are squatting.. risk all goes away if you simply have the reserves to pay off the underlying loan in cash then deal with the situation..

Need to take them to court to gain possession and recuperate funds invested into the transaction thus far.Please let me know who you suggest!

I feel I am a good tenant; I always pay on time with "post dated checks" already in his possession.

Take anything that is possessive and replace with "the hot tub" and "the fully equipped kitchen.