I would make sure a bundle of rights for ownership are available individually, per unit of course, then worry about warranty and purchase options.

If you ever need guidance on funding options for flips or rentals, I’d be happy to help.

With countless loan options, complex terms, and strict lending criteria, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

I agree that the market is very competitive in California - especially if you are searching via the MLS or making offers to distressed or vacant property homeowners. 

Your best option may be to increase the rent to cover the additional expense.

Specialty is in foreign national financing so I'd be happy to provide insight and run some numbers for you once you've narrowed down your options.

We offered asking price to begin with to actually get our hand on the deal.

If you’re looking to finance a rental purchase, a DSCR loan could be an option, as it focuses more on the property's income rather than your personal credit score.In the meantime, you can get your current property rent ready while also working on improving your credit.

There are not any larger cities near by that offers more apartments to look into. 

I don't know about you but I am constantly on the hunt for consistency, consistency of income, of deals, of productivity, in my relationships...so that's my focus in all things not just real estate.So my vision to your question is a a state of total consistency of income and deals.I'm focused on the basics, which to drive me is even more specifically "making offers."