How do I help them stay in the house, while getting the deed in my name?

Look into Baselane it’s designed specifically for real estate investors, You get automated rent collection, expense tracking, it makes it easier to manage properties, stay organized, and keep up with your finances. 

Go check and see what others are charging.I guess I have to ask what does it offer that would make people want to stay there?

It gives you the power of a professional real estate bookkeeper but it's simple enough for someone who is not a fan of bookkeeping to stay on top of things because the User Experience is well thought out.

Then stay about the same size and then do small lots.  

Keep learning, stay consistent, and reach out if you need help running numbers!

Stay tuned!

The lessons you learned the hard way in 2008 will be invaluable now, and it’s great that you’re aiming to stay small-scale and within your comfort zone of Sacramento, which gives you an advantage of knowledge in that market.Given your experience, I'd say start by focusing on three key areas to build confidence and minimize risks:Budget Control: Over-renovating was one of the big mistakes you mentioned.

Try to stay close to the median home price for that city. 

I also know that RAD's accreditation with the BBB has been revoked due to the massive influx of similar complaints that have been pouring in since the official statement was released on April 1st, 2024.I would strongly advise ALL BP members to stay far away from this scam.