Overall, from what I read The objective is to make sure people are coming, staying, and getting paid. 

Reading books, using the internet, and going to local real estate meetings may all be beneficial learning resources.Make sure your investing objectives are clear.

@Winston Eastman let's try to objectively (and Logically) look at this.TURNKEYPros: 1) Everything should be done, so no major repairs for near future2) Can finance everything in one purchase loan3) Can also buy with tenant in placeCons:1) Usually paying market price2) Trusting that repairs were all done and done well, otherwise potential money pit3) Any tenant in place may be misrepresented to make the saleOWN REHABPros: 1) If done well, may have instant/forced equity2) You will know exactly what repairs done and how well they were done3) Can place your own tenant to your qualificationsCons:1) Rehab loans are expensive2) Can run into rehab surprises affecting budget (watch any HGTV flip show!)

Bleach is good only for changing the color of the mold and watering the roots of the mold.CHLORINE BLEACH IS INEFFECTIVE IN KILLING MOLD FOR THESE REASONS: (1) The object to killing mold is to kill its “rootsâ€.

I can possibly see them objecting to it since at that point its like cash and anyone that gets it can cash it in. 

My main objective is to buy properties (preferably SFH for my first deal) with strong cash flow (looking for 6%+ cash on cash return), with some appreciation on top, which I know is challenging in the Bay Area.

Depending on the area your property is in and if nearby residents may object to the rezoning would depend on my suggestion for you attending in person. 

I would take the emotion out of it and really look at the situation from an objective stance.As for evicting your tenant, it doesn't matter what the tenant or the tenant's lawyer feels is right or wrong.

Hence they accomplished what you claim (claim above) is the only objective.

Their objective is to get it sold so if they can lower price then it will make it attractive for some buyer out there.HUD posts bid results but it is not helpful unless you can see more historical results over wider time frame and it does not relate to actual property sales price or details.