I'm currently an electrician apprentice, pizza delivery driver, and competitive gamer.

If you deliver 14 day notice to pay or quit on the tenant, and the tenant does NOT pay and remains, THEN the tenancy is terminated and an eviction can be filed with NO right to redeem (pay and stay).  

I get a background check (credit and criminal) and make certain I get a copy of a driver's license of all adults on the lease.

I hope your contract already says deliver this unit vacant.  

All materials were delivered to the garage the day the last tenant moved out..and I sequenced the workmen..windows (if needed) painting, floors, tile, handyman and appliances. 

Or do you hire a general contractor who deliver a turn key?

Attend RE group meetups as often as you can and begin to build relationships with other investors.I recently moved from Murrieta and was often in San Diego county as an Uber/Lyft driver and I found a lot of opportunities, so they are there, you just have to get there at the right time to capitalize.Listen to the podcasts, ask questions - you'll get a lot of feedback here in the forums and consistently read books about real estate investing and business leadership.I'm not sure if you've read anything yet (books, i.e., Rich Dad Poor Dad), but is there a book that you've read that has inspired you to take this next step in your career?

Many times, they themselves are a large market driver of employment.

Notify the current tenants of the rent change in writing; I would deliver a notice to the property or send it by returned receipt required. 

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