My property manager is practicing real estate without a license in California. 

Account ClosedNice to see you participating in the forums ... and the small step forward of dropping one of your frequent {stuffed} keywords from your post.The handling of a squatter vs a tenant will undoubtedly differ with jurisdictions, so the ultimate advice is to consult your legal counsel on the matter.The crucial distinction - at least here - that that a squatter had no legal right to be at the premises and is essentially in trespass / illegal possession of the property.  

You need to be one step ahead of the competition.

Get right on it so they know your serious, and stay in close communication each step of the way so it doesn’t get away from you! 

I can't seem to find any resources that help me understand whether the HOA steps into position after the primary mortgage or whether the super lien (6 months of assessments ahead of all other mortgages) will only get the HOA their 6 months of assessments and then the primary mortgage and HELOC will get everything else. 

Now I have a better understanding in the paying process but it was baby sitting in every step.

I'm sure several of you have done this, a step by step would be great along with what to look out for.Thanks!

What is my next step going forward?

And use a two or three step form.

the market rents in the area do not include storage, garages or washer n dryer hook ups, these are unique money making units, the average storage unit at a self storage place is around $125/mo I figure I could charge 100/mo per garage bay and 75/mo for the storage units, 3 very large storage units and 2 garage bays, I would keep a garage bay for myself. offering a discount to the current tenants seems like a smart idea.I was thinking later down the line, either refinancing for 2nd property, or trying to get the permits to turn the finished attic into a 4th apartment and turning the 2.5 story garage into a 5th apartment(townhouse style), then I'd have 5 doors on 1 property, seems appealing though I have not even bother researching this yet because I'm trying to take it one step at a time.