They tell me my attorney can file for a motion to post, which means the don't have to hand the summons to the tenant as usually required.  

There is no better way to learn then watching someone else do it, and going through the motions from A to Z.3) Continue to save.  

Don't consider using a basement unless it has egress windows, proper emergency exits.Smoke detectors in all bedrooms.Your neighbors may not appreciate your number of roommates so keep it on the down low, no yard parties or noisy stuff outdoors. 

I second that motion "Disclosure".

LIFE-CHANGING ACTIONS here.STEP 1-20.You need to get you personal home rent-ready... not overboard updating, just rentable... clean and painted etc.Fix any leak faucets, loose doorknobs etc NOW, so that when your PERFECT tenant moves in, they won't be calling you to fix those.Put in new 5 Year Lithium Battery (write the date installed ON THE OUTER SHELL) of SMOKE DETECTORS (draw faint red stripes across the front outer shell of smoke detectors-- red means fire or smoke-- when the smoke clears (if the house didn't burn down) it's ok to reset the smoke detector and finish cooking dinner.ON CO DETECTORS (draw faint gray stripes across the front outer shell of a CO--teach your tenant the gray stripes mean DEATH-- if that alarm EVER starts beeping, they are to immediately raise windows , open doors and call you---even if its 2am--- A REPAIR MUST BE MADE or people can DIE-- little children and elderly go first

you can always cancel if he gives you the full rent payment.start the process, and keep it in motion until he has performed. 

Non-sprinkled (smoke detectors only), electric installed in conduit as well as circuit breakers, central gas boiler and contains no common hallways ( exterior entrances to each apartment).

See if that property management company is keeping up to date on the latest laws (for instance, look to see if a newer lease still requires the tenant to replace batteries in smoke detectors -- it's now the California Landlord's responsibility).  

Why would your WORRY about them suspecting that your checking on them..Just simply give them a notice that your going to be in on >>>> date at >>> time you will be checking the furnace, plumbing, smoke detectors,,, and they do not need to be home, and you need access to basement and garage.

This is only used in a few instances primarily because of the amount of time it takes to get the Motion before a Judge.