Our tenants pay on time or wash out quickly.

When she finally bought her own house she even washed the drawers in the built in cabinets out. 

The area is large enough that someone could still wash a baby inside a plastic tub if needed.

I’m currently reading J Scott’s "Book onf Estimating Rehab Costs"It’s hard to block years of smoking odor and other nasty smellsTSP was used to wash the walls and ceilings first; it got the grime off, but the smell stayedOne coat of oil based Odor block paint may not be enough; I can’t really smell the smoke or smell anymore, but my wife’s super nose still can smell a slight odor.I know this isn’t a cash flow cow; but cash flow isn’t my key objective currently as I have a full time job that pays well.

Was he upfront about the eviction? 

If the days are too hot, the past may dry-out before it has an opportunity to leach the oil.When you wash your paste away, scrub the spot with water and Dawn dish liquid.I've had fairly good results with this method of cleaning up after leaky student vehicles.

I saw her mom going to the laundry room doing washes. 

If it's a wash, or an unknown gamble, then you are wasting your time to do any more to the property.It's a tough decision only you can answer but right now it's costing you more money to hold. 

My question is if it is even worth it financially to pursue the unpaid portion of the lease if I am unable to re-rent for a while or will I likely just be bogged down with legal fees making it all a wash.

I'm not complaining, but how is CA solvent?