At this point I was fearing for my property as it was actively being damaged.

I always check active rentals to see what the competition is currently looking like for if a rental were to go live that month too.

First, I'd determine whether you like to be active (managing your own portfolio of rentals as you are today) or passive (letting go of control and day to day decisions/operations).

In the meantime though, I'd try to just actively build your platform here on Bigger Pockets and just casually connect with people. 

It is my understanding that a CPA is only responsible for making sure you follow all the laws when filing taxes, but there is another role that is responsible for tax strategy and focuses on tax savings. 

Because this is the business we've built together, we enjoy working together, we each have roles that reduce the work load on the group and personally I like that the risk is spread out.

A quick look at groups near Camp Pendleton shows plenty of activity from folks seeking housing.

@Derek BuehnerThe timing of your improvements plays a big role in determining their tax deductibility.

Those meetups are a great way to soak up relevant info from other active investors.

If you are having that much activity but cannot find the right tenant than you will want to lower the price just slightly to entice better tenants OR you can relax on your qualifications.