.- After closing, you can do some of the work yourself to save money, but the program doesn't allow you to pay yourself.You will want to buy a Class B property, maybe Class C+, in an area that seems to be improving.

Quote from @Rafael Valdor: I hear horror stories about renters all the time, but that doesn't mean all renters are bad.

Flipping homes in San Diego has been an incredible journey, and over the years, we’ve learned a lot about what works—and what doesn’t—in this market.

Switching the utilities into their name without safeguards in place—knowing the tenant might act out—seems like a misstep on their part.While it’s true you’ll ultimately have to cover the cost, it doesn’t feel entirely fair for you to shoulder the consequence of their decision.

Are there any lenders you would recommend so this doesn't happen on future deals?

I tried changing useful life to 1 year but it doesn't change the line to show as an in year expense.

It's not hard and doesn't take that long.

Important things to look for: if you want to STR (you will make more this way) then no rental restrictions, if you plan to MTR, 30 day min works, anything longer doesn't.

It really doesn't apply as much anymore in most markets because rates are too high and homes are selling for too much. .75% rule is more viable and would be the new 1% rule in this market.

I think Google is pretty sensitive to remove the images of people and you could start by requesting that Google remove the photo since it is likely that it depicts your tenants (whether it actually does or doesn't) and see if they will do it.I had not looked but I now see the bigger problem and that is that your Zillow listing shows the same thing.