The full mortgage on the entire property is over the allowable principal limit of $750,000 set by the IRS.From what I understand there is no limit to the amount of mortgage interest we can claim as an expense for the rental.

There might still be redemption rights, there might still be claims that the tax sale was void.

He basically did not deny my claim, but indicated he did not do it and that he would have to charge to go out there to jet the line. 

More info here (note: I'm not sure if this is the current set of guidelines nor do I claim to be a mortgage expert) https://www.hud.gov/sites/docu...It might be a good idea to call some lenders and provide a "hypothetical" scenario of this in order to feel it out before you commit to anything.

The customer support is very hit or miss if you need assistance when you call or submit a claim ticket.

Let's say scheduled rents are $192,000 (20U @ $800/U/mo.) and seller claims expenses are $38,400 (20%) and NOI is said to be $153,600.

Then quit claim to her when the financing gets put in place.

I spoke to my first roommate who claims she has no issues and only wanted to talk about upcoming vacation schedules and about upcoming renovation plans. 

@Matt HigginsAs someone in the medical field (pharmacist) I can tell you that the coronavirus is a big public health issue but one that I doubt will rattle the global markets permanently.

CA is notoriously tenant friendly and small claims courts in general side with tenants, so you should have your t's crossed before you decide to retain any portion of the security deposit.