You need to buy a property that will make an excellent long-term rental and a good house-hacking property.

But after reading David Greene’s excellent book on the subject, I’m rethinking that limitation.

I've heard Wendy Patton has written some excellent books on lease options. google her name for more info.

These kids could all be excellent house-keepers, or they could be breaking everything they touch.

Did you open them in Excel?

Does anyone have a database (ideally excel) that lists out each show, name of guest, topic, etc.

@Teal Lambert Excellent advice Teal, and definitely noted.

Drop your rent to $575 - $600 ... still above the market average, but a better chance it will fill and attract a good tenant.If you are priced above the neighbourhood, you are going to get a disproportionate number of the desperate and unprepared ... neither of whom excel at paying bills and taking care of things.If you drop your ask by $75 - $100 and find a good tenant versus sticking at $675 and remaining empty for another 1-2 months, it will take you 6-months to recover the lost rent. ... and remember, there is a higher chance your $675 tenant will become a problem by then.

@J Scott  Excellent considerations.  

Bakersfield is an excellent market for rentals, as Joseph M said.