Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.

And using the process buy a new property or properties that you also intend to hold for investment use.The issue for you might be that you purchased this property with the primary intent of selling. 

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

That does not mean there aren't issues to consider.

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

And the owner is very responsive to questions or issues (emailed him at night and received a reply within a few hours).  

But during the buyer’s due diligence, several unexpected issues surfaced, each cutting deeper into the profit I had worked years to earn.The first issue was with the water lines.

I've had some not happy when I have asked them to split it out.I've tried asking questions to the IRS customer service reps, and didn't have the best luck.While I cannot cite a specific official guidance on this issue, I consider debit cards exempt.

My manger does this all the time.He has an inspection done to verify all the maintenance issue and has someone video the property to verify all the marketing issues.

Quote from @Jim Stanley: You should reserve insurance for large claims.Contact the city and report the issue to them.