I just checked my zoning and it just comes up as “SINGL” I assumed it would be RS-3 since the lot is 25X125 and the area is mostly RS-3 Zoning lots.

1) Yiu REALLY need to know what CA will  allow you to do, I don’t know, but the state may say too bad landlord, you lose. 2) Assuming your attorney (Or you if you’re able to decode the laws that relate to your situation and are willing to go to court in front of a judge against a “sick” kid.) think you have the right to collect the rent I’d give them two options. 

I am assuming that means...

I assume it’s not high enough that you or any family members want to take on the job?

Assuming you have a W-2 job that has a 401k*

I'm assuming with a name like handy pro connections he probably doesn't have a NJ HVAC/R license.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Assumed nothing could possibly go wrong in the next 5 years what you want when you look at an investment property is to know the current rental amounts, specific expense items, and conditions of the building, grounds, and mechanical systems.  

(The people running 500+ units or $100m syndications when the average BP listener (I assume) has 1-10 units and is worth $1-5M.).

If you are close to retirement and are accredited, it's safe to assume that you'll likely have some decent, taxable income rolling in during retirement.