Many of the properties I have been looking at have issues but in this case I'm working with the seller to let me get it up to conventional appraisal standards before they inspect it.

Separate issue is only 13% of CA homeowners pay for earthquake insurance because it's so expensive and the deductible can be really high.What are your re-building costs in your area?

You may run into issues since it's a smaller loan. 

The reason why, you're likely going to have issues with raising rents on your newly acquired tenants.

Since the trust is a disregarded entity, the benefit is bypassing  probate, not tax issues or liability concerns. 

Part of the scheme involved issuing “Accelerated Promissory Notes” offering a fixed 12% annual return over four years ( Link ).On page 8 of the SEC’s charging document, part of the scheme was issuing to investors “Accelerated Promissory Notes” that offered a fixed 12% annual return over four years ( Link ).That this is the same “Ron Fossum,” is clear from his included background search.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

By creating a process, you can prevent these issues from taking place and save yourself a lot of time, trouble, and money.

The issue is: can the operator survive to that "long term".  

Had some issues connecting VRBO at first, too.