Makes pretty good sense what you're saying and honestly that’s kind of what I feel like Ill be dealing with as well.

The professional tenants share this kind of info in some circles, and all they have to do is call with the suspicion that their usage is less than their bill, and they utility will send a tech to inspect all circuits. 

ADUs are their specialty and they've got a active sites in the bay area that you might be able to visit. 

My recommendation would be to invest in some kind of index mutual fund and contribute maximum for the next few years, then you'll have a lot more investment options to consider. 

And have some kind of written out - i.e. they agree to invest $10k for 5 years at 8% annual, and then can cash out any time after that with some kind of notice (3 months, 6 months, 1 year, etc). 

That was one of the areas we were focusing on and loved the street because coincidentally our family friend who was our real estate agent lived on the same street about 10 blocks away.We went to visit the house and there were already 30+ offers mostly cash and over asking!  

Not speaking as an attorney (which I'm not, nor want to be) I personally would certify-return receipt mail his money back,  immediately change the locks, and issue a cancellation of lease.If this person pulls this kind of stuff at the get-go, you believe he will change his ways after move in?  

I would just recommend it's a place you plan to visit at least 1/year so you personally can at least get eyes on it.I manage our rentals in Florida here from CA.

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