1) Yiu REALLY need to know what CA will  allow you to do, I don’t know, but the state may say too bad landlord, you lose. 2) Assuming your attorney (Or you if you’re able to decode the laws that relate to your situation and are willing to go to court in front of a judge against a “sick” kid.) think you have the right to collect the rent I’d give them two options. 

Just my two cents but for your first deal out of state, I wouldn't settle for cash flow neutral. 

But, a fair deal and a good deal are two different things.

or needs to be in two places across the state from one another?

Hi Natasha,You can choose between the two.

Quote from @Tod DuBois: Another Furnished Finder POT cancelled on me after I went out of my way and paid to review them on Key Check and signed up for Key Check contracts, made two contracts, allowed a pet and still, two days before the check-in, they did not sign.

Other than the two principals, an executive assistant and two managers, everyone one else associated with Tardus is either a”wealth coach” or a “client success coach”.

Golan,There are typically two reasons why a property listed on the MLS hasn't sold: either it’s overpriced or there’s an issue with it.

Quote from @Kash Tacke: Hi,I have two single family houses in Detroit currently rented out. 

So, they can markup what they paid out and keep the difference.Most PMC industry software has these two options built in.So, it's just a matter of understanding how your PMC is marking up maintenance and not expecting it to be for free.Regarding the specific charges you mentioned - there has to be some level of trust with your PMC.