He made a lot of bad decisions--going to rent-to-own places, getting tattoos because, as he put it, that was the only thing that the government or the banks couldn't take away from him. 

While state law governs, each county has some variations on how they proceed. 

Make sure you read the fine print.

I also had printed up business cards and put them up on a bulletin board that I put up in the entry way. 

Jeff:In all provinces, the Gazette is the official publication/record of government business.  

Downside includes rent control and all the other government intervention of City of Angeles. 

Unlimited always comes in tiny print (always has a limit).

Just get a notary license for your state, get signed up on a notary directory like 123Notary.com, get bonded, a background check through American Association of Notaries ( I say suggest them because many of the signing companies request specific places to get a background check and A.A.N. are the most mentioned), get a fast printer that can print legal sized paper (preferably a 2 drawer printer) and scanner, and an Errors & Omissions Policy (E & O) and get ready to go to work.

Also, I can print monthly rent invoices and even better, email that invoice to my renters as well.Additionally, when it comes to tax time, or anytime, you can have your CPA access your Quickbooks account to do your accounting for you.  

Real Estate property improvements are governed under local laws.