I don't care what other companies say they charge in your area.That is cheap especially in California where gas is very high and cost of living.We get 10% down here in Georgia easily and gas is cheaper and cost of living is much cheaper and margins are already slim structured that way.With that kind of money you had I would have went after apartments instead of a house or 2 but that's a moot point.I do know California in some areas has very friendly tenant laws that are not in favor of the landlord.I am surprised you did not research this more before purchasing as to eviction time lines.You can pay an attorney but they are extremely expensive.I saw an attorney in eviction court lose his case for his client and the tenant got another month of free rent.Just because they are an attorney doesn't mean they are competent.If you must pay an attorney you bombard them with questions and write down the answers and learn the process so that next time you can file for yourself and save your money.The question is how much do you make per hour with your business or job??

And how convenient is it being right across from the school?

@Matthew Metros why is he asking for more money at the end as a surprise?

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

There should be no surprises, you're not a lay person.

I no longer allow pets (actually because of a Husky), and was surprised how much damage a Husky could do. 

They're convenient for the applicant and for you.

It is a lot cheaper and more convenient to just have an AFCI breaker installed.2.

It's very cyclical obviously, and Sherwin Williams would have a better pulse than most, so I would not be surprised if it shifts as grey as been de rigueur for a few years now.