They cut communication off with the Landlord.

To be honest, you are wasting your time building a cash buyers list until you actually start generating some leads. 

That was a solid salary, so I'd love to hear how you adjusted to such a large pay cut.

On the exterior, removed all the overgrown bushes from the front and back, cut 2 small trees in front, planted some sod, power wash exterior of the house, and added mulch and solar lights.

I will be paying over 1K regardless if I continue in hotels, but I also recognize me living there PT cuts down the cash flow.

He will only be taking his cut after the refi and not on monthly payments with interest. 

I'm sure you're not the first person to change your mind, and your realtor would rather know sooner rather than later so they don't keep wasting their time.

How old is this property and what does the HOA cover in maintenance and capx expenses. 3% probably won't cut it.

Read about: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018.

It's a waste of your time to worry about other states while your market share is still 0.00% in California.