That's what lawyers are for.

First off, I've decided to hire a lawyer since I'm in CA and these things can drag out.

If you are the high anxiety type consider a lawyer, but if you are willing to put up with the headache you can probably do it yourself(Pro se) If you lose then hire a lawyer and do it again, you can usually do that if you lose because of a technicality like proper notice, service etc.

You would need to serve a seven day notice for non payment of rent and then file court papers.You might want to lawyer up.

Only late fees so far, no foreclosure lawyer’s fees yet.

I am real estate and corporate lawyer in Atlanta, as well as, an investor.

have an offer on a house, lawyer asked if i want to include in contract having an inspection for an underground oil tank. is this typically done when investors have inspections done?

CPA, Lawyer.

So, now he is going to talk to a lawyer to make sure it is all legit, which it is.

If you know a lawyer who can advise me on this issue please let me know.