You will offer a contract of sale where there would be no commission or settlement cost and that your offer is NET to seller.Once you have control you can now work on locating an assignee - you have options -List it - not a great option -  if you want a fast sale -listing it will take too long - too many contingencies - too many gate keepers.Offer it privately for sale - all cash - as is - social media - too many moving parts - you need to negotiate with prospective buyers, show the property - write a contract of sale - and demand CASH - won't be easy - My favorite option (remember I am an auctioneer) - offer the property - while in contract - at PUBLIC AUCTION - advertise it for 3 weeks and let the auctioneer do his magic - it is fast - predictable - all cash and as is without contingencies. 

And that's too good of a deal to pass up.There are surely some other factors affecting this, but if you ask me demand for the Bay Area is dwindling and the numbers show it.

My research so far has made me interested in areas like Culver City and Hollywood because of the high rent and demand of the market.

They went in demanding - I had been there for several years getting to know and make friends before I asked for anything.Spot on Rachel.

They want to deny you a paper trail to show to a judge in court.They also won't be giving you any receipts for the cash either.Personally,I would demand a contract to sign and receipts for any cash given.Maybe you should look someplace else to live.

This part of the is more demanded in good situation right now to will be to the sellers and they are in the power position right now and lends itself to be tough for you right now.  

When you're able to control real estate on demand without cash or credit and able to assign your property while in contract and make money, you will then have the skills to build a  portfolio using the Control and Hold system of cash flow. 

@Michael Ristom as a military veteran myself, i understand the demands of work commitments so it would make sense to consider the online course.

The market (supply/demand) is what will drive appreciation.  

Now that doesnt mean I think every property will go up in value, nor would I buy something that was cash flow negative...but we should not ignore the simple economic forces of inflation, and supply and demand.