Then, with a large amount of equity in the property, we look to get into the BRRR strategy.What are some things I should consider, look more into? 

Could you fit shower on back wall, toilet where door is, then sink closest to you? 

You may also include a clause in your lease that if a utility bill surpasses a specific amount, then they would be responsible for paying the difference.

I would have to pay out of the pocket for 1-2 years, but then only enjoy the rent payment coming in.

Quote from @Connor Golden: David's book is a great start.I think it's important to narrow in on a market, then look for a solid Property Manager.

The difference between the two is $4,300 (15%) or $4,000 (20%) but the rent in the area is still around $3,500-$3,700 (so you'll still lose money), but hoping that when interest rates go down and appreciation goes up, you can make money then.

They then came to appreciate I wasn't lying and trying to scare anyone and apologized.

I recommend just completing it, getting a lease signed then just doing a DSCR loan..

Tenants in CA think they have all of the power but they don't, we as the landlord need to understand the lease in place and can then take back an equal position to them. 

.- I gave them a reasonable offer to replace the carpet with small consideration for them and I also offered them to move out and not pay the lease breakage fee, both of these they rejected- They then called the city inspector.