Off MLS they probably could have gotten a survey, title insurance, and some HOA transfer fees when purchasing, so better deals off MLS, and with no restrictions for resale.   

Yes you're right much better if they have an app

Hi Chris Seveney, I just built a 2 unit in san diego and I was thinking about going solar on those unit's, but I don't know how the billing process works, the tenant pays the bill, or it's better to include it in the rentthank you 

They have a county option that might be better but I didn't see prices on the properties there nor the addresses of them listed.

You have to earn some stripes through unfortunate situations like that to be a better investor.

You would do better to look at another market, and then take the profit of that vacation home to rent a STR in Orlando on vacation. 

Is there a better way to do this or am I sounding like I know what I’m talking about?

In this case, it was better than MTR'ing the property

The more the better!

Fantastic idea and even better deal if we can find a seller willing to cooperate.