Always exciting when you get the keys and walk into a new property you now own, yeah? 

I'm assuming he/she asked you to do it because they know you have a key to the place.  

Tips: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/10145/72118-sy...Bes sure you know what you are doing, stay conservative, under promise and over deliver, create relationships and understand the amount of money you are able to raise prior to putting a deal under contract. 

@Mastewal GezahegnI don't know CA T/L laws, but the owner can't compel a showing with a certain amount of reasonable notice and a key to enter the property?

Use the key word Oregon or Portland and you will have more info that is region specific.

Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb-core steel doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors, equipped with a self-closing device.R310.4 Bars, grilles, covers and screens.Bars, grilles, covers, screens or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings, bulkhead enclosures, or window wells that serve such openings, provided the minimum net clear opening size complies with Sections R310.1.1 to R310.1.3, and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool, special knowledge or force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the escape and rescue opening.R314.3 Location.Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:1.In each sleeping room.2.Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.R315.1 Carbon monoxide alarms.For new construction, an approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units within which fuel-fired appliances are installed and in dwelling units that have attached garages.Note: In Washington State CO alarms are required on all homes sold.No egress thru other bedroom?

I know gaining trust is a key factor in making them feel comfortable with their investment, but again it is more difficult for someone to feel comfortable with you when you have only met via video chat. 

Force me to get the keys or sale the, could be a regular sale or s short sale.

Andres,Don’t give her a dime until she is out, it’s broomswept and she gives you the keys.

.- single family homes have higher % appreciation over townhomes- single family homes have generally more maintenance then townhomesThose are just some key points that at least i look at when considering my next investment property.With your price range however, it might be harder to get single family home in a good location.Hope that helps!