In CA it's ridiculous, so I may have asked questions that do not pertain to you. 

Thanks for bringing skills and experience with you.Search through Bigger Pockets Members list and look for members in your area who have information associated with their names pertaining to what you are seeking.We are considered to be the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with so connect with REIA meetings, accountability partners, and mastermind groups to engage with individuals interested in real estate investing.At the bottom of this page is a list with help in it.

As it pertains to burst pipes, it doesn't take 9 days to find a leak - its takes a couple of hours.

This pertains to you if you plan on doing an owner occupy eviction.

California is only 10% of the US population but it is law on the books that you can't request proof of legal residency:On January 1, 2008, a new law took effect which has some potential implications for landlords as it pertains to applicant screening.

I am from NY and I know how expensive it is to get a bite out of the big apple but it is possible.If you would like to jump on a call with me for 30 minutes and ask me anything pertaining to real estate I charge 100 for half an hour.

I am wondering about vacancy as it pertains to paying for it.

So, sellers can also be asked to sign notarized affidavits personally guaranteeing the validity of leases and ledgers.So now, let’s get to the clause to include on your purchase agreement to make sure you get all this information in enough time toreview it.Seller(s) agrees to provide the following to the buyer within X days of buyer’s satisfactory inspection, but in any case at leastX days before closing: All rental leases, rent ledgers, tenant(s) valid phone numbers and email addresses, rental applications& supporting tenant identification, income and asset information, any documents corresponding to any ongoing legalactions pertaining to the property, leases, service contracts, etc., at least three (3) months of the most recent bankstatements for any account(s) rental funds were paid into and any company or corporate tax returns for proof of income andexpenses.

These transactions follow state law and parties are able to purchase title insurance, naturally with an exclusion by the insurer pertaining to the due on sale issue. 

Hope thsi helps:SECURITY DEPOSIT BULLETINMay 2010This bulletin outlines the laws pertaining to security deposits for residential rental properties inNew Jersey, pursuant to the Security Deposit Law, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 through 26and as may be interpreted by a court of law.