I have done a ton of research and spent quite a bit of money getting consultation from lawyers and CPAs over the past few months on how to do this correctly.

It was accompanied by a 35 page business plan that had been put together by a consultant that charged the entrepreneur $7,500, a glossy brochure generically talking about commercial real estate, and a resume of the principal.  

Their job is to answer your questions, consult with a professional (broker, attorney, title company) when you don't know what, who or how to ask :) The central and south coast does offer quite a bit fewer hurdles to permit, more on that later... 

If it's something you want to pursue after that my company does provide consulting services to help guide people through the process.   

One can obtain this information by researching real estate websites, consulting with real estate agents or attending real estate investment courses.

Ideally, we can connect next week and my team and I can provide a free consultation on what may work best for you and your Mom with a few more details, but if I were to take the situation at face value and try and brainstorm an idea. 

I'll definitely consult a local RE attorney before putting them to use.

It is advised to consult with an attorney.

If you are unsure of what constitutes legal notice in CA, consult an attorney, because if your notice is legally insufficient, and you have to file an eviction on that notice, the court could dismiss the eviction based on the legally insufficient notice.

Always consult with your attorney before you rely on the above information.