(I edited out the rant) Let's just say, I seriously question the meaning of the word "professional" now.Niche still unknown:Initially, I thought I would do buy and hold of SFR's or small multi's.

I also tweaked the one I used to include info on our parking lot and a few other things.So, if that's what you mean by needing to add some specifics, you can just add clauses to the contracts in the Nolo books, as they are editable. 

If it takes two months, apply the deposit and charge them for the remainder.I also recommend you purchase "Every Landlord's Legal Guide - California Edition" and learn the basics of managing your rental within the confines of the law.

If you want to do everything yourself look at the list above and start putting together all the things you would need, the subs you would manage, the materials you want for finishes, if you are upgrading panels, plumbing, windows, or anything major familiarize yourself with LADBS. thats what immediately comes to mind without knowing many details of your purchase or your goals. edit: Rum comps for rehabbed duplex in the area, see what budget you may be able to refinance into in 6-12 months. if there are tri or quads in the area then consider an ADU(or two) on your lot. consider the square footage of your comps and what opportunities you have. read about ADU laws and familiarize yourself with the opportunities. 

They can take, edit, resize, annotate, add smilies and post a picture on a tiny phone with ease but can't change a light bulb or swap out a battery at the back of a wall clock, let alone keeping an eye on a buried pipe or a leaky water heater relief valve. 

But it does make sense to seek counsel on how to handle future situations, edit my standard lease, etc.  

Edit: What Joe said.

The contracts are all editable.

I was actually trying to edit my post to add in there if anybody thinks I am in the wrong and she is right not to want to deal with that, but since it's been 15 min since I posted, it wouldn't let me edit.

All three units are occupied, so I edited my lease to recreate the same terms as the leases they had signed with the previous landlord.