When something is not going well, I would identify the trouble maker.

I can think of a few reasons:1) if your investment(s) doesn't qualify for a 1031 exchange, i.e. a fix and flip2) you always run the risk of not being able to identify &/or execute a qualifying 1031 exchange in time.3) IRA assets are generally protected from creditors and litigation.  

Many of these people are desperate to make a change in their lives and I can identify with that.  

I would like to identify the city and the type of product to maximize cash flow in northern California for a buy and hold property.

Now, I would narrow your search down to 1 or two markets you'd like to start off with, and then identify potential teams in those markets that you might like to work with.  

Posting this information could be construed as a violation of privacy rights here.Sean - It's fine to post the rent roll and operating costs ... just remove personally identifiable information before you do.

Aside from the basics lease defend gave me reports outlining the tenants spending patterns over the past 2 years, I am in love with this.What I want to know is; besides the tools I have used, what else should I be doing.  

It is not usually difficult to identify who is active, who is starting out, and who is pretending.

There's just too much that an untrained eye can miss, not to mention a good inspector has certain tools they use to help identify issues, like a foundation level meter, water moisture meter, etc.In my mind, having your contractor(s) walk through with you is still technically an inspection.

You might want to go with a franchise mold remediation company, yes they are expensive, but they could identify better than your household contractor.