From there, you just have to go through the permit process and pay the fee.

Would a Unlawful Detainer help the process of getting this squatter out of my home?

I have finally managed to bring myself to actually start the whole investment process - I am looking to buy properties and such in Texas or certain parts of California.  

He needs to do a formal eviction process and take it to housing court.

William, I will be going through the same process soon in San Diego, so thanks for posting this question.

You could owe extra fees after the County/city sold some type of tax lien on your property, through their normal collection process.

As the applicant has to send scanned image of government-issued ID and proof of income by email as part of the application process.

Once there is enough equity in this property/accumulated cash, I would purchase another, and continue to repeat this process. 

On the other, the foreclosure tanks credit and could cause an applicant to not pass a pre-screen process. 

Two ideas:Solicit your list to see if you have buyers who will just pay you a "finder's fee" for a good buy & hold versus getting involved in the contract assignment or double-close process.