Not sure how you refer to that process in CA, I'm sure it's called something else there.  

If for some stupid reason the parties overlooked this in negotiating the sale of the building then the new owner is stuck for what ever is down as security deposit on those leases and is responsible for honoring that to his new tenants.

Nobody should ever look down on you reputation-wise for asking questions - either their process is honest and they can explain why it works this way (like we 100% know we can do the job @ x$/ft2) or they can give you what you want as far as details.

I waited like I had in the past so I wasted some time not starting the eviction process immediately.

I'm still in the learning process I've been in contact with a potential mentor his name is Pat Cleary any feedback back would be appreciated

Ian,I'm in the middle of my first broker selection process here in Virginia so I'm by no means an expert but I have had several interviews already.

I'm actually in the process of refinancing one of my properties.

If the taxes are being paid by the bank then it is a good guess that the property is Bank Owned.My suggestion would be to find a local Real Estate Agent with REO experience and talk to them about the property.The whole process is long and slow,  Patience is key

Is no reason to be put down by a "Generation x" style thought process.

Hello everyone, I have a situation not sure how to handle because I'm new to landlording business. I purchased a quad to house-hack a tenant moved out the week I closed on the property and I had a hard time contacting...