My deadline to object to the assessment is approaching.

Given what we know the Millers did wrong and admitted to, making me the object of one's ire says far more about the poster than me.And I will continue to share real estate topics of interest to me here on the BP forums, always welcoming debate but not personal barbs. 

Don't mean to be a debbie downer but if you are planning to rent it out would consider all the surrounding areas as well (Running Springs, Twin Peaks, etc).

If you drop hard metal objects on porcelain or ceramic it will crack or chip (think cast iron or hammers).

I have answered point by point most of the objections Scott K made. 

But if you feel like whatsapp is a better fit for this, and have solid reasons, I have no objections

The objective of course is to increase the NOI through execution of the business plan over a period of time.

It'll be useful to first think about what your personal investment goals and objectives are, and then from that decide the strategy, which will then lead to considerations about the market etc.

I was saying that the Medicaid program does a 5 year lookback for any assets, so the idea of selling the house will not accomplish the objective of getting her on Medicaid (if that is actually what he is attempting to doRandy

And, since you are the big and evil real estate investor, the Court will side with the tenant and next thing you know you're entangled in the Lawsuit from Hell.If the deal were good enough, I might pay the owner to leave before closing, but I would not allow them to remain afterward.Still, if only for the practice, do run your numbers and see how good/bad the deal would be given your specific investment objectives.