You can also use what is classified as a “Standard” stamp and as mention a machine presort stamp.  

There have been stories of tenants intentionally causing damage, such as purposefully leaving a faucet running to increase the water bill and damage the property.

Look for signs of water damage, like stains or discoloration on walls.Roof problems are also common.

I'd love to get info/opinions on whether there is a "standard" amount of time to increase rents in the Bay Area for Single Family Homes.How do property management companies/landlords handle rent increases for existing renters? 

A month later, I sent the property is still vacant and the lawn was never watered so it is completely dead.

But you'd always want to talk to the city right away (or county) and find out the development standards for the zoning that the lot is in (what are the setbacks, height limit, min lot size, etc).

Be aware of the costs as you'd need plumbing (water and sewer), electric and possibly a separate meter to the new unit.

Not to mention insurance, LABOR, water/sewer rates, building materials, etc. 

And that includes areas where water is REALLY expensive or really horrible, unlike Louisville where water is not only cheap but clean and plentiful.

Here are standard terms as of today:2 points10.49% - 12% rates75% - 90% LTC100% rehab included up to 75% of ARV