If his landlord reference for the past five years is good, that would weigh much heavier than his eviction.Based on what you've shared, I think this is a low-risk situation, and I would probably accept them with a deposit equal to one month of rent.

Because it's California.That said, REPS has nothing to do with STRs, so your reference is not relevant.

Do you check Landlord references?

Hello, Has anybody done bootcamp “90 Day Challenge to Buy Your First Rental Property” or “Rentals made easy” by Jessie Lang, would really appreciate if you could please share your experience, I could not find any reviews/feedback online. thank you.

Call 3 references:  Verify that they work there, or that it is an actual person by asking where they work first, and don't mention who you are until after.  

Check references, and ensure they have a reliable network of subcontractors for specialized work.Regarding whether to use one GC or separate them, the first option is more efficient for oversight, but it can come at a higher cost.

I was referred to them from a turnkey company. 

Quote from @Phil Petite: Quote from @Scott Gresham: Hey Phil,I live here in Memphis and can say from experience that Tennessee makes it easy to setup an Llc. 

Easy access to the Shore Acres recreation center and the new middle school.A short drive to the new Whole Foods and the 4th Street corridor.

@Chris LauerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.