The Air Force brought me here, and I’ve stayed ever since—I’ve really come to love it here!

But thats the quickest way to get to 350k a year and keep growing it. you have to force appreciation just like building a business.Rentals to get to 350 a year is going to take you quite a bit more cash or its going to take you years and years to get there. ..

With your background in the Air Force, MBA, and construction, you're in a great position to launch a real estate venture.

Nobody forced you to buy a property as a investor you are entitled to do your own research and due diligence.

Those policies that weren’t forced on the plan of last resort, the state run California ‘Fair’ Plan are significantly underinsured.

Forced Apperception (BRRRR or buying at a discount) is also a hedge against corrections.

Forcing appreciation on properties requiring work is a longer term goal but I’d like to start with a simpler project.  

Quote from @Jeremy Dugan: I am a US Air Force and Massachusetts Air National Guard veteran with 20-years of experience as a military Civil Engineer.

If this is simply you not wanting to accept partial payments and the rent is current, stop accepting it - and send a Lease Violation/Notice of Quit for Non-Payment of Rent - and force the full rent to be paid per the lease or start eviction.  

While I understand the risks associated with investing in areas unfamiliar to you, my budget forces me to do so.