Your approach to BRRRR and flipping, along with your experience with turnkey properties and syndication's, provides a well-rounded perspective.I have been able to find a few successful ones on the market in the KCMO area, but bear in mind this is just based on my own calculations and not viewing the properties.

One variable that bears mention: wealth transfer from boomers to their kids/grandkids is happening now.

We are leaning towards Big Bear because while L.A. is a nicer quality and such, Big Bear has all the activities.

Big Bear/Lake Arrowhead: Saturated.

My opinion, you bear responsibility for your actions, but he bears responsibility for any misinformation. 

I'd reach out to Brown Bear Management.

When this lease expires you should offer it without ac for $100/mo less than current price (if the market will bear it.) and $200/mo more than current price with ac.

We have had to turn down great properties in the past because the owner would have been a bear to deal with.

Also, bear in mind that a lawsuit can result in someone going after your future income, so make sure you have enough coverage.You need to carefully weight the pros and cons.

Some may also require you return it with interest while others say you need to put it in a non-interest bearing account.