I acquired it in 2022 so this is the first time I'm filing taxes on it.

You CANNOt file a 7-Day, Demand for Rent. --- If you close on the property in November and immediately send the 30-Day, you LEGALLY have to wait until January 1 to file a landlord-tenant case to regain possession is the tenants have not vacated.4) Your rent losses will be November, December, January, February and probably March if the tenants choose not to pay and you have to evict.--- Make sure seller at least collects & prorates November rent to you!

File a Lien?

For reference we are not married and file separately.

That's the key component that is usually missing when I hear other entrepreneurs/investors say they don't like QBO.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.

If so, get an attorney to file a complaint at the state board and have an attorney notify their errors and omissions policy. 

What I have saved would ideally go to filing an LLC and earnest money when I get properties under contract.

Since she is already willing to go to court I know she wont actually leave or pay rent but I want to make sure She cant say on court that she didnt pay because she didnt know how much to pay.2- On November 5th (because thats the date of the notice to vacate I put in because I thought I had to give her 30 days and I wanted to be nice) I will file for eviction.The issue is that I know the previous landlord used to pay the eletric for the house, though the lease clearly states is the tenants responsability.

CA has $800 LLC fees, and you will have additional expenses of tax filing etc.

@David GeorgesonYour PM is not responsible for this and I can pretty much guarantee you their agreement will state this.Unfortunately you as the homeowner are at the end responsible and I would notify your insurance company to put them on notice to file a claim depending on the damage.