We have a 14-page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

Rentals was not a thought to me in those days I was a land flipper.. had absolutely no interest in being a landlord.. and basically still dont to this day :) yes I have some rentals for tax purposes but not really for wealth building purposes.

And there are many possible ways that can be resolved and most don't involve hiking up property taxes so high that most people can no longer afford to be a landlord. 

It's great for a landlord if the tenant is properly screened. 

Landlord-tenant regulations are a bit complex in California and getting hands on is the best way to learn before expanding into larger investments. 

@James Wise MICHIGAN UPDATE: new law went into effect January 2, that landlords can no longer discriminate on tenant income source.

I borrowed more money and built a new detail shop; no more crummy landlord!

To get started, consider focusing on house hacking in California with properties like duplexes or single-family homes with ADUs, or explore out-of-state rentals in landlord-friendly markets like Ohio or Georgia.

I'm amazed and delighted daily by Lady Landlords FB page and highly recommend joining at least 2 Landlord FB pages as well as these here in BiggerPockets.

They often provide standardized lease agreements that comply with state and local laws.Additionally, many landlords use platforms like Avail, Zillow Rental Manager, or TurboTenant, which often include customizable lease templates that are state-specific.