In parallel to these investments, I found and hired a CPA for our books and IRS questions; a RE attorney for our contracts, closings and representations; a Loan Officer to help us acquire/dispose properties, and a License Contractor to keep me out of trouble - I like spending time at the jobsite :-).

I have had some situations that needed legal representation and since I have been able to bring her business she will help me a little if I need it.

That being said the beautiful thing about real estate is there is no one way to succeed or to make a deal in this industry.  

It is quite an eyesore and not sure if I should invest in a rain garden landscaping to make it more beautiful.

Neither are boat people, they live there because it's beautiful and affordable.I think the tiny house and alternative living spaces are easier to manage in temperate places like Coastal CA.  

@Dan Brewer Redding is a beautiful area.

I am in South Florida and my business associate Chris Kennedy and I have been lately shopping For different attorneys who specialize in Probate Law since we have been dealing with the sale of a property where the seller needs some representation.

I would recommend you leave the property whenever an agent is showing it.When you have a direct buyer with no agent representation, I would take them on a very brief tour, then tell them you are stepping outside so they can walk around by themselves and really check it out.

Owner willing to negotiate terms.Above are pictures for roughly half of the properties which should give a good representation of how they have been managed and the areas they are in.

Just like you can go to a place like Cal Pines up in Altura's and buy a beautiful 1 acre buildable lot for less than 5k..