We just keep running into road blocks on this deal with lenders. 

Any suggestions on what I can include on the MLS in the agent notes section to get painful agents to not be so painful?

Then start the painful process of trying to notifying, move/store and auction off the abandoned property.I've thoroughly researched the SB1079 laws and qualify as a prospective owner/occupant since we honestly plan to use the home as our primary residence.I guess my primary question is, is there anything I seem to be missing and need to look into?

Either do the blocking and tackling of one on one help here or stop with the "I'm so smart, you should be better" nonsense. 

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I don't know enough to bet on a particular block when looking at deals, so if that is the situation I may need to look elsewhere. 

It's been sturdy as hell but certain things (like plumbing) were a pain to modernize for him. 

If you want to lend long term debt, you don’t want to compete and be the cheapest on the block (that’s a race to the bottom), you want to lend on stuff that nobody else (or a select few) will lend on and charge a premium for it.

Unfortunately, appears you've gotten exactly what you deserved due to your poor screening.Hopefully, you've learned from this painful lesson.Hire a well-screened landlord-tenant attorney and evict them and sue for damages.

With that being said having your team in place is the biggest stepping block to having success in the real estate world.