I have reached out to multiple lawyers in South Carolina looking for workarounds but no creative ideas have emerged.

I am now summarizing the key points for managing rental properties to build my systems before launch ( I am strongly considering Rent-Redi software) but I am wondering how I would use this software for client's properties when collecting rent, holding deposits and the like.

Really no way to expedite the process.

No one will notice.  

NO, However I do know some that offer seller finance deals , happy to recommend.

We've had our other one for over 7 years and luckily no tenant issues etc. minor handyman things my wife and I typically take care of it. 

It Is very difficult for an average Californian to obtain financing for the purchase of a primary residence (no house hack) due to higher rates and higher prices in the state.

The foreclosure auction requires $33k deposit to bid in the auction.  

C properties have no ceiling fans, I will install for $50 if they want to buy it, but it stays at the end of lease, (unfortunately they are usually taken when they leave anyway).  

Nail holes need to be filled where tack strips where, but ripping the staples from the hardwood resulted in several rough spots that need to be sanded down.We have no experience with hardwood refinishing- what are our options to avoiding a full scale hardwood refinish?