I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through; I have a very similar experience, also with a tenant in CA.

Does anyone have any advice or experience in this market?

Putting into LLC is recommended by attorney and for liability protection purposes.  

Considerations should include existing debts and liabilities associated with each property to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.Communication is paramount throughout this process.

Would love to connect with you and hear more about your previous experiences with investing and what you are looking to do in the future!

Great experience overall, took less than 12 months to complete.

The mall is being rebranded as a super luxury shopping experience, which won't hurt appreciation of these condos with their proximity.

@Matthew Wright you're going to have a hard time doing this.Currently, you are bypassing a LOT of regulation requirements by letting the prospects pay the 3rd party directly.If you want to collect Application Fees, you will need to take on all the responsibilities & corresponding liabilities of Fair Credit Reporting Act and Data Privacy regulations. 

In your experience, is it common that tenant screening is not required by a landlord policy offered in the US/Colorado?   

Any time spent on your properties will provide you with invaluable experience and understanding of the asset you own.As you scale, you will hire more and more work out but until then don't be afraid to get into your investments.The picture below was a long day managing a community park we are building in one of my mobile home park communities. $50,000 job done for less than $10,000.