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Hey @Edward Zachary Samperio, have you called each municipality involved to double check the regs?

6) Finding a lease that complies with all federal, state and local requirements7) Figuring out how to accept rental payments - most Class A tenants won't want to mail you a check.

I have to check on codes/laws/regulation, but I know CA is on a high of making thinks convenient to build those at the moment.

“Broker” is a legal term that often requires standardized coursework and a state license. 

Run a credit check, which will include her address history and the dates she lived at each one. 

Of course just make sure to check with the town zoning laws on ADU's etc. 

I'd check local STR FB groups and see if you have a local Real Estate Club.You can offer your services there, maybe for free in exchange for the experience.

So, make sure YOU understand the copy & paste info below:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

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