We are submerged in the process of learning all the we can; reading the books, listening to podcasts, watching the webinars, etc. and want to know more so we can get started with as much information as possible.

Quote from @Jin Zhang: You initiate the process by filing a 3-day Notice.

Start small, refine your process, and use your network to connect with local investors and seasoned professionals for guidance.Good luck!

Now my first property currently has a tenant that is not paying rent, so we started the eviction process.

Tenant stopped paying rent before 2 months of the lease expiring, property manager filed for eviction process but tenant vacated the property before sheriff served the notice.

I will likely follow what you outlined above, but won't open my calendar right away to allow time for the permitting process.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

The bank they are using with that offer is now saying my site prep bid came in way too high and not approving me (so far. still in process).

Expect a custom ADU to take 9–18 months, with 3–6 months for design and permitting and 6–12 months for construction, depending on complexity and contractor availability, and the speed of processing permits.

Yep, gotta have a great PM that will not only handle the management, but coordinate renovations, turnovers, aquisitions.Go meet them, look at a few of the properties they manage, ask about their systems, processes, etc.