I would start with them.I am not based in LA, so I don't know your exact laws, but I think I can still provide some initial direction for you to find answers, and maybe offer an idea to research.  

If you haven’t already, start saving for major capital expenditures.

Congrats on getting started on your journey.

Take a look at this podcast from BP - it goes over Beginner friendly ways to start investing and you will take alot from it. 

Start building relationships with retirees who want a better return on their money.

or it’s better keep as is with small updates doneI'd start by speaking with an architect or local permit expediter, then someone at the City. 

Hi everyone,Last week, I was pulling rent comps to prepare renewal offers using my typical process: starting on Ręntometēr or Rēntcast for a rough idea of recently removed comps, then manually researching on platforms like Zillow, Apartments.com, and Facebook Marketplace.

I'm currently looking for a CPA and tax expert to help me get started with my first rental property.

It's the safest way to start and it's a guaranteed profit when you get the right deal!

But to your point, a current project I’m about to start, I can tell you I had to push back on ARR as the comps used by lenders were entirely outside of what I’m bringing to market.