If rent is not paid physically at a branch (i.e. it is paid online or via bank transfer), the date of payment will be considered the date when funds reach our account.

Originally posted by @Marco Morkous:@J Scott also what all do fixed costs entailHere's an article on the topic: https://www.biggerpockets.com/... 

The only way I see you being denied is if the property does not pass the physical inspection, which simply requires a clean home with no safety or health risks.

1) It is not yet clear but it seems that you will be grandfathered in at the time when the changes occur in regards to occupancy changes.2) Per AB-68:"(A) One accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply:(i) The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is within the proposed space of a single-family dwelling or existing space of a single-family dwelling or accessory structure and may include an expansion of not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure.

I receive my rents on the scheduled date (it is the guarantee of the company which pays me the rents while waiting to find a tenant eligible for article 8).

Hey @Christopher Waga, like the others have said, the answer is yeah sure you betcha.Here is a good article on the subject.https://www.greenbacktaxservic...

Check out this article.

I have not taken the flight to go physically look, but I've been doing some searching on-line.

Then you can record your expenses there and it makes it easy for you and your CPA.Regarding startup costs versus expenses, there are plenty of articles you can find on the subject with a google search.

Otherwise, go with the passive route.Here're a couple of articles to help you further: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/86621-six-steps-approach-to-getting-started-in-real-estatehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/84064-what-type-of-investor-to-be-when-i-grow-up-active-or-passivFeel free to PM if you have more questions.Best!