You've unfortunately unlocked the centipede effect by saying Columbus.

Your accountant probably sees your idea of going forth this way as a waste of money, and without knowing what those costs are in California I'd probably agree with him.  

Or because they don't want to be the bad guy.With closing on Dec 4th the issue is that your 28 day notice will be effective Dec 31st and your tenant has until Jan 31st to vacate.

Not to mention there is others out there with GIANT budgets, massive systems, proprietary software to effect big efficiencies, and they can't operate at that insanely low level, there is a reason for that. 

It outlines how the couple will handle their finances during and after the marriage, including: Property and assets: How to divide property and assets in the event of a divorce or death Debts: How to allocate debts Spousal support: Whether and how to provide alimony Inheritance rights: How to handle inheritance rights A prenup can help protect both parties' interests, and can be an effective way to avoid court proceedings and minimize the emotional and financial toll of a divorce.

We found ourselves wasting an obscene amount of time doing our due diligence where we doubt that the vast majority of bidders actually understood the costs involved in the rehabs.

It sounds like you are going to be a tire kicker wasting your time and your agents time with unreasonable expectations.

It seems like a more cost effective way to have multiple tenants. 

They will confirm to you that the number has been steadily increasing year after year (Covid or recession effects aside).

What's the most effective means of dealing with this issue?