The truth is, you could read 100 books and still not know enough because certain things need to be learned through trial-and-error.

Usually the scam shows are made after the trial when the perps are locked up. 

About a third end up modifying (and the more skin we get in on a trial payment plan or modification, the higher the success rate) and the rest end up giving the property back because they've already moved on.  

If not, the case will go to trial and the judge can agree to whatever they want to agree to. 

Structuring you affairs in this manner, your out of state holding LLC does not fall within California’s jurisdiction and is immune from its enforcement actions.Also, a benefit to using an attorney is that trial lawyers are more likely to go after you if they see you have a DYI LLC: they assume you may not have done a good job running your LLC as a distinct entity and maintaining good records.

Then, after you are generally familiar with how they work, sign up for a free trial.

Perhaps you could de some trials or tests with different cleaners while you are still living there to try & find the best fit.

As you know, I am new like you (I just responded to your message to me) and don't have a lot of expertise to offer, but what I do know from my little experience is that learning just how to move those pieces will take some trial and error. 

They have a trial offer that you may use and download their templates free of charge in the first 7 days. 

@Shane ClarkIntellius has a free trial period...