@Kyle CarterAsk about their communication style, does it fit with yours? 

@Jesse LeBlanc are virtual hugs permitted here on BP?

What is a good system to create around standardizing rent increases where applicable / best way to communicate it to the tenants? 

That can make it easier to communicate the opportunity effectivelyTo expand efficiently, consider targeting local real estate meetups or investment groups San Diego has a strong investor community.

I'd recommend communicating more with the PM directly.

(many contractors are going to bite off more than they can chew and communication will be key). 

Also, clear communication with your parents about goals, risks, and expectations will also help avoid tension.

Do not communicate with the tenants except as advised by the attorney.

There is no question that fires in these areas are caused by man developing in what was vacant areas where even if there was a fire ( which there has been over the centuries) But these were not in the thought process's in the 1900 until the 60s before CA recorded the subdivision map act  into law.. you just platted and recorded Just look out in the high Deseret there are 1 mil platted lots with virtually no homes but nothing to burn..

And virtually all of them had owned rentals and maybe kept a few but were just tired on the TTT but wanted monthly cash flow . so there probably is some of that at play as well Investors that dont want to deal with the PM aspect of owning RE..