In 8 days this house has become a money pit and has completely squashed my desire to ever invest in real estate again.

I am not trying to squash your dreams my friend.

NOT THAT- From your false and made up story above tells me you couldn't squash a butt. 

In a period of ridiculous legislation that squashes the ability for new attached homes (condos) to enter the market economically.

Does anyone know how to squash the subpoena or fight Yonkers?

Investor could potentially be bought out with short sale for the right price or they could squash deal if they want to hold and recover rents.

For ANYONE in California that is licensed, and is getting LIP from a broker not liking your wholesaling marketing, see this attorney, who was a RE broker for 10 years before going to law school, practices  in Long Beach, Paul Samarin JDhttp://www.realestateclubla.com/educational-tools/...He should be able help squash your political broker problem."

I will try not to squash your enthusiasm here.

If they Do file a lien, unlikely, deal with getting it squashed then.

My hope is that it can either help squash some fears or help one person avoid some of the mistakes that we made.Quick recap, my wife and I moved to Wilmington, NC a couple years ago, discovered Bigger Pockets at the same time, and after renting for a year to figure out the town, we bought a duplex at Carolina Beach, moved into the upstairs 3/2 unit, and starting trying short term vacation rentals in the downstairs 3/2 unit.