I love platforms like this that connect like minded people to share our trials and inspire at the same time.

@Lee Stephens you could just do it by trial and error.

Most offer a free trial.

It is not a race to fill the calendars, but rather get quality bookings which turn into repeat guests and also secure the 5 star reviews.Reviews are everything in this business, and they will take the trials and tribulations to keep every guest happy.

I will use Lauan if my trial run on the first unit doesn't work out using acrylic wood filler in the de-lam sections.

Which is why padsplit.com is growing 2x / yr they have "systems" and practices from trialing this for a few years. 

Trial by fire.

I dod a buildium trial and wasnt too impressed.

Even if you don't make a profit it would be a way to learn by trial and error and prepare you when the time comes for you to get your first deal.Since they aren't married, keeping the home could be advantageous to her as a safety net until they tie the knot.

The process may be different depending on your local city regulations, but the basic eviction process in California is:3 Day Notice to Pay of QuitFile Unlawful Detainer case in local courtProperly serve the court documents to tenant(s)Wait 5 days for tenant(s) responseIf no response,apply for default judgement in court and Writ of PossessionWait 3 days, take Writ of Possession and sheriff's fee to courtWait for Sheriff to give notice of actual eviction of tenant(s)Show up on eviction day to change locksDeal with any personal property as required by lawIf response, then you request a trial date and go from thereI'm not sure what you mean when you write that the eviction service isn't getting it done.