The only problem it is still the beginning of the year and the new laws have not been really tested in CA as gar as number of applications and speed of approval. 

However, even then, they have enough red tape and limitations to push people towards non qm, portfolio, commercial, etc. 

You have all the answers, call zoning ask for the local process, and what fees for the application are.

Note: I'm not saying I would cut corners, do shoddy work or skip having work done by professionals, I am simply hoping to avoid government expense and red tape. 

In addition to what Mindy has above, I'd also suggest a letter taped to their front door as soon as your close.

The best is a Real Estate Brokerage, since they will to the Application, Credit check, Background Check and Lease for one low fee.

The lender did not ask, but it is on the application.

I respect the intention here, but am a little confused about its application.

Ideally this would be a 2-coat application (with a “1-coat paint of course, since I’ve yet to find any paint to be a true single coat paint) with a 1-coat touch up.I use a flat SW or Valspar paint from Lowes . . .

What I do is charge a bit more for security (about 1.5 rent) and lose a few applicants because of it.