In the event of a failed inspection, the Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Department will be notified.

This would be a step backwards but your mental health is more important than anything else.4.

When my health insurance became $1200/month I got a job as a direct support staff at a group home on 3rd shift which has lasted about 15 years and has always allowed me to have many hours per shift to myself to focus on my real estate and learning things.

I'm facing a bit of a dilemma here. 

Their pain point is that they need to be out of the place, quickly due to the health problem.

You've touched on a classic startup dilemma: the 'chicken and egg' problem.

One example might be running a meth lab at your rental.In my experience judges come down harder on lease violations, particularly for health and safety reasons, than they are non-payment of rent. 

Average weekly wages were at $1574, 7% higher than the national average.EditSignEmplyemnt was positive across nearly all categories, most notably in Education and Health services.EditSignAverage spending distribution remained lower than overall US, and despite the rapid growth in the City over the last 3 years, spending on housing costs is still lower than the national average by 11%.EditSignReal estate activity, unlike most markets, is remaining more energetic than most markets.

Have a retirement and a health plan.  

In cases where I rent a room I just rely on checking they have a professional health care license and a job in the area but that is only because the roommate is my son.