You're definitely on the right track and live in a great real estate market to be successful!  

You’ll definitely want to dig into the zoning and permit requirements for your area to get a clear picture of what's allowed and what the associated costs might be.Also, don’t forget to factor in things like parking and whether you’d need to add a kitchenette to make it a viable short-term rental (STR).

Unfortunately, I work a full-time job during the day and don't have a caretaker for the property, which makes it difficult for me to reach her at times that work for me.At your advice, I will definitely consider sending the five-day via certified mail. 

Definitely Check with @Jayson Cain and see what he can do for you on his end as a lender

You are definitely in the right place.

I will definitely be putting this one on my list.

Hope is never a strategy.As others have mentioned here, definitely start the eviction process.

More cumbersome and a definite impact is the rent control law.  

@Jacob Stevenson  Definitely agree with the above post, make sure you get the title for any creative finance deal. 

Just rented a fully updated pool home 2 bed 1.5 bath for $4,500 this last week so the pricing can definitely fluctuate.