It's a tremendous benefit to you to have a customized lease by a legal expert.

If you're familiar with stock options, this is exactly how call options work, although they only go out a max of maybe 27 months or so.My questions are a bit numerous, but I've ordered them roughly in order of importance for me: -Is this legal?

I'm a member of GaREIA, they have a google group where experienced local inveztors trade tested (and mostly reliable) contractors, legal helps, strategy.   

Hey Everyone,I own a duplex in San Pedro, California, and I’m trying to confirm how much I can legally raise the rent.

Additionally, local real estate meetups and events can expose you to financing options, legal contacts, or strategies that are applicable no matter where you're investing.Remote investors often build their teams by reaching out to local agents, property managers, and contractors in their target markets.

He's still legally responsible for payment, right? 

But depending on the case, the tenant can be responsible for the legal fees incurred.

What is my next step in the process to legalize it?

I have comfort that their legal team checked off the necessary boxes. 

Polite and their very rare parties were not wild - no noise complaints or anything.