Since you mention the tenants were military, you might want to check out this post for some ideas: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/593030-publicly-shaming-an-evicted-former-tenant-do-it-or-not (not the public shaming part but there were plenty of ideas from posters about how to deal with military tenants who left damages and owing money somewhat similar to your situation)

Thanks @Jonathan New for the mention.

See here:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/05/03/driving-for-dollars-bible-part-1/

As some have mentioned, yes, during a sale transaction, you have an affirmative obligation in California to disclose whether there has been a death on the property in the last 3 years. 

I should mention wife would do all the coordination with repairs if it were to be rented.I want to keep our current home.

As mentioned a good realtor would be helpful also you might consider if perhaps there is another reason you haven't bought a third property.

@Ethan Lieber, to expand on what @Irina Belkofer mentioned, managing a single property can be very time consuming. 

Also to add to what others mentioned about getting pre-qualified, etc, it also comes down to building your team prior to finding an investment.

Hey Ron,You mentioned tracking the tax basis & capital for both LLC's...did you mean the originating LLC that owns the property that my LLC bought a share of? 

I would still use your method than higher a professional for half the price you mentioned.