It’s a good idea to have a set timeframe for reporting issues—many landlords give tenants 48-72 hours after move-in to submit any concerns.

Highly recommend getting in touch with a good landlord/tenant lawyer that specializes specifically in CA. 

We are in Lake Balboa in the City of LA.I'm considering giving my landlord an offer to buy before we move.

I put my criteria clearly in the listing: 3x income over rent, 85% on-time payment history on credit report, and good references from past landlord.The biggest mistake you can make is taking the word of a current landlord.

I would love to meet some new members, young or no, whose goals might include a solid cash flow and providing good value to renters who are exploited or poorly treated by unresponsive landlords or large corporate operations.  

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Understanding tenant rights, maintenance responsibilities, and potential challenges will prepare you for the realities of being a landlord.

I either need to speak to a landlord or get a co-signer.

My schedule at that time:  wake up at 5:00AM,  do landlording stuff till 9:00. 

Get advice from a landlord attorney.