Hey Alex,I get where you’re coming from - these situations can be a minefield, especially when the tenant has been using the space for years.

California's probate rules can be drastic in the event of death that having a proper estate plan in place can help in any number of situations, including if just traveling or incapacitated.These are all things you will want to discuss with your attorney and CPA.

Some investors thrive in these situations, while others prefer clearer paths to ROI.Before proceeding, consult with a real estate attorney and conduct a title search to uncover any surprises.

If you want to document how you handled unique situations that could be sensible.

Also reviving this thread, in a very similar situation as @Stephen G. 

Really looking for tips on what to do from investors who have been in this type of situation.

As a few mentioned, depending on your situation you might have to do a DSCR Cashout (vice conventional investment), and with hard money loans often there is a pre-payment penalty.

We are pushing hard to make this right for you, and are actively working to improve the situation promptly and accurately.

I had a similar situation a few years ago, but it was a move across town. 

and we carry insurance to protect from those situations but unfortunately there are horror stories and tragedies that happen in medicine.