There are registered agent services that can fill this role for you.

@Danny Van you can also attend Oakland REIA and MREI, both held monthly in Troy.Regarding what to do, first you'll need to call the City and get their rental application to fill out, pay the fee, submit and schedule the inspection.It's mostly a health & safety inspection: smoke detectors, a CO detector near furnace, handrails, GFCI's. etc.WARNING: Warren doesn't really like landlords, so they can be picky about previous work done without permits - even if it was done before you bought the property!

I didn't run numbers, but my "feeling" is that your 1 and 2 are sort of contradictory / uneven application of concept. 

Do you offer lending services for california properties as well?

At least up here, service is VERY important and VERY complicated, so you and/or your attorney need to make sure that you cover all the bases. 

I get dozens of inquiries which usually turns into about 10-15 solid leads that fill out my application.

We prefer hands-free as much as possible (most utilities and services for us are tenant-responibility).  

What are the estimated costs for professional interior design services for short-term rentals?

But whatever you decide (professional maid service, hire someone specifically and train them, your spouse, your nephew, assistant) make sure whoever is cleaning knows EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT THE PLACE TO LOOK LIKE WHEN THEY ARE DONE.

Embrace ways to reward their good service to your tenants and you.