@Tom ServerGet a property manager as soon as possible.

Hey Gavin, having realtors look for deals for you is great, but off market deals have always been our best.First thing I would do, is try to connect with as many other investors in your areas as possible.

There are a lot of details to all of that, but here is the handbook: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy-...California is relatively STR friendly, ESPECIALLY if you live in the unit as your primary residence...which sounds like a great possibility for the OP.Look around for a house that has a detached garage, basement apartment, etc. 

Is it possible to close and reopen a claim?

It is certainly possible to get 2nd opinions from other loan officers of course...but sometimes it just won't work. 

Basically, is it possible that all these paid off properties with not a ton of tax debt are going to be sold at these auctions?

Anything is possible with a bit of research and knowledge!

While I truly hope you are getting a good deal, I see it as a possible conflict of interest being that your agent Is selling you your first investment property.

Is it possible to buy a property from a Irrevocable/revocable trust? 

Preamble - identifies Lessor (property) and Lessee (laundry vendor) - includes date of execution & lessor description and address, A typical lease will include number of apt. units and identifies number of units with connections (if applicable) - keep in mind that if you have in-unit connections for washes and dryers you present competition for the laundry room resulting in possibly reduced usage and reduced revenue.