As a self proclaimed rookie, I recommend starting by conducting your own initial assessment of the property.

This will work for ordinary losses, but not from negligence or unlawful activity.

How do I make this assessment?

For those that don't have the time or resources it's a great way to passively invest.Now if you want to be more active there are agents who can help you scale with the right teams in place.

That's why there's been little activity. if you don't have to sell, you hold on.This extend and pretend will end sooner or later, and when it does, investors will be forced to sell.

The city screwed up and liened Direct Charges on the common area which has an assessed value placeholder of $1. 

From what I heard from the investors I have here who are also active in OC, companies like OC Pro Property Management or TrueDoor Property Management have solid reputations.

Landlords can also evict tenants for illegal activity with a seven-day notice.

Quote from @Henry Clark: Quote from @Greg Scott: I have invested in over 50 syndications, of which about 45 are still active.  

It's not a get rich quick scheme, it's a lot of active work and I would have 5 yrs in my head at a minimum before you truly become established and stabilized.