I wrote a pretty lengthy article on this subject (and how to avoid it) that you can find HERE. 

In the case that you don't get the rent paid, sending you this letter has started the lengthy process for eviction.

The time it takes to set up a vacation rental is the most lengthy but after it's all done it's just a bit of maintenance for guest comms, updating pricing, etc. 

I appreciate the lengthy feedback and look forward to hearing back   - John

It's not lengthy but it might help connect you with a few others who invested with Nuurez.https://www.biggerpockets.com/topics/962546

I apologize for this being rather lengthy and still leaving out other variables, but it is generally pretty accurate. 

You can offer the seller a few thousand dollars more and see if they can get the tenants out, but unless you are a super experienced landlord, my understanding with the law in CA, this can be a very lengthy and painful process for most.

(I wish I had known about the $3,500 and an attorney thing.)The entire project took nearly five years, but the refinance to conventional mortgage was not as lengthy.

Sorry for the lengthy question!

Entitlement on a property is sometimes a very expensive and lengthy process - so if you have plans to take the property and do something with it, make sure you have a good plan in place and place the details in the contract that it's subject to getting the proper Entitlement.