Please check out the book I co-authored called Lend to Live: Earn Hassle-Free Passive Income in Real Estate with Private Money Lending published by BiggerPockets.com/lendtolive.

If you promise them a "rescue" and you don't get it done before the foreclosure sale they can sue you and the local authorities can investigate you.7.

Was the sewer authority being paid in the past and who was the seller using in the past for the septic service? 

Hi Account Closed is clearly an authority on the San Jose rental market on this site, so I would definitely take note of his posts on the subject.

Can you recommend any nice areas in LA for house hack for similar amount of capital as the author of the post?

Depending on what the Rental Application authorization states the applicant is allowing, the PMC may be able to give you access to the applicant's DL, paystub, etc. info.

Do note that you will need to obtain signed authorization for recurring debits and must operate in compliance with NACHA's rules.

You'll need to schedule an inspection with the local public housing authority (PHA) to verify compliance.Follow fair housing laws: As with any rental, you must follow all federal, state, and local fair housing laws.

I recommend you reach out to the proper authorities to pursue this matter.That said, I appreciate you sharing this here so that others might learn from your experience.NO legitimate lender or broker should be asking for significant funds upfront: When the loan gets funded, then they get paid!

Hey @Frank Agyeman-Duah, My co-author in Bigger Pockets upcoming book on Medium-Term Rentals sells a furnishing list, that makes it dummy proof to just order and set up.