This is a common situation.  

@Michael Albaum From my experience in doing deals in Baltimore where ground rent is common you must redeem it and have that amount come out of proceeds. 

I'd much rather have 100 doors in a dozen good markets than having to rent a duplex in a landlord-hostile market like CA.FWIW, I worked in LA for several years and my job carried me all over SoCal.  

I ram a single parent and recently lost my job and what money i do have is set aside for bills, i am however very passionate and driven with succeeding in this business.

First job-cross off anything that is not in the plan.Design and PlanningPermits and InspectionsDemolition and DisposalFraming and General CarpentryElectrical WorkPlumbingHVACInsulationDrywall and FinishingPaintingFlooringCeiling InstallationInterior DoorsTrim and Finish CarpentryLighting FixturesBathroom FixturesKitchenette/Cabinetry (if applicable)Countertops (if applicable)Appliances (if applicable)Hardware and FixturesBuilt-Ins and Custom DetailsCleanup and Final TouchesContingency (for unexpected costs) --

You will also need proof that the lease has been terminated.Then have the car impounded.Sounds like a job for a local landlord tenant specialist.

The most common strategy is to use one company for list sourcing and then use a servicing company for direct mails.

Fast forward 3 months and he has only brought me 2 applications, both of which were tenants without a stable job and horrible credit. 

If you have a high paying W2 job such as software engineer, that helps a lot with buying properties. 

Specifically, they're job is to ensure the peaceful physical move-out of the tenant so that the landlord may reclaim the house.You'll want the sheriff (or more likely their deputy) to do this, even if the house appears vacant!