Many buildings are considered disposable,  and some cannot be " reformed"  if their built after certain year.

After about 20 years the homes generally lose 60% of the value, and the owners don't mainrain them either because they are considered as disposable.  

Here is something I read on an Exeter article "Partnerships can dispose of real property and defer the corresponding income tax liabilities by acquiring like-kind replacement property as part of a 1031 Exchange transaction provided the 1031 Exchange is completed at the partnership level." 

If you don't have $1,250,000 at your disposal you should incorporate a BRRRR that will enable you to build it but it will slow you downs.ORIf you are able to generate $300/property in cashflow per month (after all expenses) - it is doable than every 10 houses will generate you the needed downpayment for another house about every 8 months. 

Luckily for me, I have the VA loan to use at my disposal which can help me get into the California market but right now I'm not really seeing a way to cash flow at all in multifamily.

Account ClosedYou have the best owner occupied 2-4 unit financing vehicle as your disposal via the VA loan. 

I would have taken photos and given  her a bill that day for repair.The plumbing clogs, give her written notice that this sink is not a garbage disposal, and that grease and rice, was reason the drain clogged per your plumber and future plumbing issues of this type will be charged back to her.Same with toilet, provide her a plunger and advise excess of toilet paper is her responsibility for and plumbing calls.

I have a dozen times washer/dryer/fridge/dishwasher/microwave/garbage disposals.

Regarding the garbage disposal, do you have security cameras around to serve a proof?

Dig up and dispose any unnecessary bushes.