What do you do to ensure that the tenant is responsible for security deposit disputes since that is the largest reason for owner lawsuitsHow familiar are you with the newly changed laws that can affect you the owner if they are not used correctly?.

I would call or email a specialist in FIRPTA such as "Tax solutions FIRPTA consulting" in Katy Texas, since they can answers all questions about the law plus investor friendly lenders

I'm not an expert on California law, but I believe you are allowed to give a 60-day notice of termination for a substantial remodel.

Start sending the proper notice allowed by law.

They must be very low odds because insurance companies are in the business of making money, not paying out maximums.Nathan-Every state has different laws believe it or not. 

Henry,Good to know the technology and law-enforcement is working for you while you’re you’re out of the country.

They also don't understand the law, or the changes that are happening around the country.

If SF can be turned around, I think it could make a lot of sense if you understand the intricacies and can put up with the tenant/landlord law for the long term.  

Get familiar with the laws in the state you will conduct business in.

I'll work on reviewing my state laws & getting something like that into my lease.