In the meantime continue saving more money and make sure you are using your credit meaning make sure you have a credit score because when you actually begin applying that's an important part of the process so that lenders can see you are responsible at paying off any debt.

You want a seasoned agent working on the preventive maintenance part of the deal and a good bank to walk you through the process.   

I’ve been handed the reins of a struggling rental business that had been in the process of selling off properties and dissolving.

Repeating the process from last fix and flip.

April 15 approaching, who the Heck wants to start hiring lawyers.  

I would recommend re-posting what you shared in a local real estate forum althoug  speaking with an attorney who is familiar with the local land use and zoning processes is your best bet.

Most landlords do not want to hire a "one person show", so you have to exude confidence and competence. 

If it isn't, sell and hopefully pocket some profits to invest in something else.If it is for you, you could repeat the process and buy another owner-occupant property and rent our your previous.

If I can't manage remotely my next plan was to hire a PM company to handle things.So far when doing my research it sounds like you can own a STR in San Diego in their "Tier 3" category.

So, if your sub2 seller declares bankruptcy ... and you did things correctly, you have a very short period of time to refinance.If your sub2 is not done correctly, it will be tied up in court you will have to hire a lawyer.