Josephine your situation sounds scary and frustrating at best and potential fraud activity at worst. 

You want to invest just to have a place to live and potentially offsetting your mortgage payment by renting out the vacated rooms or having x amount of cashflow in the future?

I may be interested potentially interested Christian.  

You are missing out on an opportunity to train your inherited tenants to pay on time (and potentially extra revenue) by not using an online rental payment option where you can automate your late fee collections.

My family thinks that I've totally lost my mind by buying this house, but they said the same thing when I bought my current home and I think there's potential. 

This will help potential renters make informed decisions and avoid confusion.Professional staging: Consider staging your rental property to make it more appealing to potential renters.

Before proceeding with the sale, it's essential to weigh these potential downsides against the benefits of a quick and straightforward transaction.

I would be happy to do free work for any potential mentor.

Seems like the general consensus is the quality of the inputs and the ability to sensitize them is the most important aspect / biggest challenge, so that you understand the potential outcomes.

Are you a seasoned investor in the Bay Area open to networking and potentially helping guide us on our journey?