@Evan SwansonMost people aren't actually trying to get ahead, so it makes it pretty easy for those that are. 

You also aren’t showing depreciation which will make your taxable income lower, another positive you’re missing. 

From Colorado Landlord-tenant law (check to make sure there aren't any local landlord-tenant rules you need to comply with as well):"Abandonment of Property Provisions in ColoradoIn Colorado, personal property is considered abandoned if:The tenant has not contacted the landlord for at least 30 days, andThere is nothing to lead the landlord to believe that the tenant is not abandoning the possessions.If the tenant leaves possessions behind on the rental premises, the landlord should make a reasonable effort to contact that tenant.

This rental is out in California and some counties are under rent control while others aren't.

Most of the homes in the area were built in 1890-1940, so there aren't really any new builds. 

We'll start with the glaringly obvious...Lead sources for WholesalingThose three that you mentioned aren't going to be enough. 

We aren't looking to double up on knowledge.

The schools aren't as good, the municipal services aren't as good, the demand is lower, rents are lower, expect less appreciation.

There really aren't good or bad markets, every market just provides a different type of return.

In Pinellas County, they aren't really taking more than that right now.Shorten the inspection period.