@Aaron Hunt Check out California Apartment Association for a lease and other forms that you would want to include. 

Check out Biggerpockets.com/calc.

Then check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides 3.

Check out the local meet-up groups as well.

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/m...Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/a...Read Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/r...Check out BP Money Podcasts: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Wishing you the best!

Check out a blog post I did on the BP blog about co-gp/JV structures for syndication that go into more detail on this topic. 

I have went to check out houses within hours of it being listed and had to wait in line for other investors to check out the unit.

I started out with with those I knew, those whom were recommended to me (fellow business owners I knew and asked for their thoughts) , and what good ole google could tell me (doesn't hurt to check out this website for people in your area if you live in or near a big city).

Check out the cost vs value report here https://www.remodeling.hw.net/... 

You could check out NJ to see what it’s called.