While some property owners choose to self-manage their rentals, there are compelling reasons to consider hiring a professional property management company:- Expertise and Experience: Property management companies have the knowledge and experience to effectively screen tenants, assess rental market trends, and handle maintenance and repair issues promptly.- Time Savings: Managing rental properties can be time-consuming, especially when handling tenant inquiries, maintenance requests, and lease renewals.

What I do have is a title that shows only single family unit, and a county assessment that shows single-family.I don't have any rent receipts at all (which I find pretty surprising, considering my Dad was almost obsessive in his record keeping - us kids have recently just "ransacked" his office and found no records of rent).

Hey Michael,When assessing the square footage of a property, it's crucial to have accurate information to make informed choices.

With a high HOA and always the potential for future assessments when renting at a net negative, just sell it and get what you can and chalk it up to a learning experience.

Because PMI is insurance offsets risk so the rate is lower due to risk assessment.

Your parents likely have relatively low assessed valued due to Prop 13 in California. 

They gather your information, assess your needs and the deal, then find the best lender that meets what you need.

Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and mitigate them before investing.2.

I'd ask the escrow agent how many they have done and I'd find one that has done at least half a dozen and use them. 

I’ve owned a dozen properties for almost 25 years and I’ve spent less than $500 on roofing, and zero on exterior siding/painting.