I'm in the same boat looking to house hack this year.If you're looking for a meetup, check out the events section here on BiggerPockets, or try Meetup.com or EventBrite.This is how I've found all of the awesome events in my area.Hope this helps!

Its also possible that the tenant already left, you might want someone to check to see if they are even still there.  

I not going to post links here... but a simple google search will pop some alternatives.I've not used the calculator here and I don't see information on what it covers or what questions it asks or what kinds of results it gives.

I was moving forward with them but was just informed i need to sign CA form D-1 which states "the insurer does not patriciate in any of the insurance guarantee funds created by California Law, therefore these funds will not pay your claims or protect your assets if the insurer becomes insolvent" .Seems kind of risky but does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Check back next tax season! 

It is a bit of a gamble, but personally, I always get my own bids from people I will hire and either take a credit on price or have title issue the checks directly to those contractors to get work done as soon as I close.  

It kind of depends on the person.

If you're seeking a reliable income stream, consider checking out Cleveland.

Any time that we have a tenant go dark we do a safety check.

What kind of SFR (#BR, #BA, value add, turnkey) do you want?