Try to get an extended closing and/or options to extend the closing until you are ready to close on the sale of your relinquished property. 

I just closed a DSCR loan on a Duplex with Total Quality Lending.

If there are lease violations, mention them-you not having a key to access the unit WITH proper notice or in case of emergency is one of them.I'd also tell the tenant that they are clearly not happy there, so finding a new place is in their best interest as well and as they have several months, they should have lots of options.

Our strategy is looking for multi-family homes to purchase and hold as option 1. 

I really like Lease to own option to get into deals without having to take on massive debt.

Airbnb.org, the nonprofit arm of airbnb.com, offers hosts options to assist with emergency housing in times of crisis, such as the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

There are a lot of positive ROI options in that bucket.To answer your question anything on the beach will rent well. 

Too many other investment options. https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/san-diego/real-estateAs with any large investment, do conservative accurate underwriting before purchasing in San Diego.  

I have been told to stay away from lease options in Texas.

I may not even go the partnership route but I am interested in just learning about all the options I have.