I'd be more concerned about what lies under the tub, i.e. water damage and possible structural degradation.

Tanner, if you can house hack locally I'd definitely go that route.

I’d ask the current owners to carry back a mortgage, say you make a down payment and agree to pay them 5 or 6%.  

Here are some tips for networking and making the most of your account. 1) I'd fill out your profile fully before you do anything else!

I'd love to get into Multi-Family, but do the numbers make sense? 

I'd assume California is similar.

I’d say do what you can to get them out now.

I'd even recommend looking up on public records of some beat up small family in the area and calling them personally to see if they would sell you their property that needs work, especially if they owned it over 10 year, that usually means they are tired of it, and investing in bigger projects. 

Hey Adrian,I'd love to take a look at the house and see if how I can help!

I'd say the first step is to always Identify a strategy, choose a market that aligns with it, and establish your Core 4 Real Estate Team.