What makes the rental appealing to potential tenants? 

I know we just bought it but I see huge upside/potential.  

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

For example, you could find deals that have good long-term potential and buy enough money down so they throw off a bit of cashflow, but not so much equity that it limits your ability to scale.

Does Vesta profit when the $5,000 lien is issued as a tax deed for $20,000, or is the person bidding on the lien trying to protect the potential profit?

But the house is only 10 years old, it's huge, it's in a decent area that's still being developed (Eastern East SF Bay Area), and it has the potential to earn us some money.Does the earning potential of the house make up for the headaches of renting in CA and having to pay a boatload of taxes on the equity when we eventually do sell?

But also... sagging roof and some structure, hollow walls= no insulation or anything!

How do you all handle annual increases to adjust for taxes and potential insurance hikes and would you have them sign a new MTM agreement or add an addendum? 

Even though the cashflow is negative now, would it make sense to hold the property for potential appreciation ? 

It also has the potential to be a B quadrant business and I quadrant investment (for those of you who know the cash flow quadrant).It's great to get training but make sure you trust the source.