It often takes new organizations similarly long times to get that sort of information.

I'm still looking for my first property and I have a lead, sort of.

You might also meet title agents who have resources on, say, foreclosures or probates…and might recommend lenders who actually lend on more difficult projects (as the title companies also know which lenders can close and which are difficult).I also go visit open houses to see what sorts of finish to put on my renovations or to look for the next house or area in which to purchase.  

Its also the right sort of thing to do to try and help someone navigate a difficult time. 

Also, I would recommend adding some sort of screensaver to the TV screen and I second that a professional photographer is the way to go.

This is my first investment of this sort and it has not worked out how I originally intended but I am learning from my mistakes and will be making better decisions in the near future What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Unless the property needs work and the seller is desperate, you're not going to find a seller willing to do any sort of seller financing on their end. 

You should connect with a lender like @Jose Valdovinos who might be able to help you sort through this.

So far, it’s almost going a little too smoothly and we sort of feel like we’re just waiting for the fall.

Furthermore, California has a very anti-landlord and anti-real estate investor government that can cause you all sorts of other problems as well.