@Bill Hampton Thanks for the advice.

Knowledge is power, but also a burden.

Then on land, if the homeowner has elected it as real property, i believe, it will show that way on the tax bill or if separate ( personal property) , you will have separate accounts ( though you may be able to consolidate the taxes on the same account ( not sure on this ) but it comes down on how you have elected it.  

This was a win-win, as we were able to help pay the owner's medical bills, and we got a great investment!

They also switched off electric in the middle of October (the only other bill they were required to keep under their name) to landlords name.

Do you have Power of Attorney? 

The contractors text me a bill or tell me what the tenant did to cause the problem. 

The VA loan is powerful - no money down and no PMI - can be split across properties - caps out in the Springs around 495k I'm sure California is higher - there is a funding fee that increases up to your third time using the loan but in my opinion it's still a better deal because your interest rates are typically .15 -.50 lower so you make up the money in the longer run - If you are a disabled vet more than 10% your funding fee gets waved.

Thanks @Bill Hampton--I've reached out to my local REIA! 

He sent me a bill for $150 I sent him $250 as it was very nasty work.