I have a good team helping me, I have a good system, I’m confident in my ability to talk to sellers because I’m a real estate agent and just am nervous that I should be trying to reach more people.

He told me I should and then helped me purchase it.

This California law eliminates much of the red tape by bypassing environmental reviews and subjective local approvals, creating a faster and more predictable development process.

Yes, had to go in more detail with my answer. $5400 comes with too much risk and wear and tear on the property. 

However, I don’t yet have the funds for a down payment on another house, and I’m trying to figure out the best option for where to live while I rent the apartment.Do you have any recommendations for managing this transition or tips on finding a temporary place to stay?

Good due diligence is much more than numbers. 

They might pay a little more but not enough to cover the extra condo fee. 

We’ve got the experience and empathy to help navigate even the trickiest situations. 

Also, any advice on how to screen tenants would be helpful.

Lol, I'm  not sure i was very helpful, more anecdotal lol.I learned to estimate from other contractors many years ago.I found labor unit books from college bookstores.