I'd also try calling the court house (or whoever issued the writ of possession) and ask them about options explaining that your calls to the marshall's office go no where.

I'll get most all of my remodel money back out and be left with about 20% of my own money in the house - cash flow will be limited once rented.

I have a couple of 2/2 houses here in the area and I was contemplating making them mid term rentals for the traveling nurse/insurance company play, but I was wondering if anyone is in that space and if its doing well?

I can't find it now, but that is what I remember.Regarding the transfer of the title, I did a survey of lenders a few months ago about valuation of a working STR vs just a house and LLC title transfers.I surveyed 10 or 12 lenders.

Also, the ADU is 3 bed/2 bath and detached from the current house.

I am looking to put some sweat equity into a colleagues development portion of his business.

Developing a track record of successful investments and leveraging your track record by syndications or creating an investment fund4.

Could be that most landlords have a negative experience because the local housing authority is very anti-landlord. 

The area is not as developed as Oregon though as the big money Seattle folks pretty much stick to Puget sound real estate and forego ocean front or view.

If the house value goes way up, the seller has taken a loss, as without the option, he could have sold for more.