Does someone know how it works with the 5 person podio team? 

We personally don't close on properties unless they are vacant at close.Ask yourself, "What is the worst that could happen in this situation?

It is our personal house and we're in the process of moving back to the east coast (New England area) to a higher COL area.

If I had not done this and then let the tree fall on my home, then I could sue for negligence on their part but I'm not that type of person.

The chances of you quitting your 9-5 and doing real estate full time and being successful is similar to the photo below where everyone at the top in the crowd is thinking they can do it, and there is one person for every few thousand that can do it. 

I personally own properties in the counties of Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and Kern.

You're income certainly isn't "normal" and some banks might shy away but this is a personal business and if you have a track record, I think you can find a bank to say yes.

Can I give a tenant written 30 day notice on June 1 (in person or taped to the door) for move-out on June 30? 

I used my personal cash for both , but I’m looking to purchase more with lending.

Becoming a landlord is more work than the average person thinks.