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.

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?

Overall, there is probably enough housing in the US for everyone but no one wants to live in Northeast Iowa or Central Mississippi so there's a mismatch between available housing and where people want to live.

Since you can 1031 from any type of property anywhere in the US (if you're selling in the US) the 1031 will be performed the exact same.  

There are no deposits in place.

Found a realtor through a local (Houston TX) contact who helped her find a good tenant. I strongly believe in only hiring through verified contacts. That said, the realtor says he didn't have a contract with her and d...

This is your chance to pick a state with no income tax if you wish to avoid that in the future.