Regardless, California landlords will have to be much more vigilant in their tenant vetting process, and not overly dependent on the paid screening services.

Such things as school zones do not enter into the appraisal process unless you provide the direct information.Happy Investing

What is the process to leave temporary outlets?

Will the CU take into account that I am in the process of renovating when they do either an appraisal/valuation?

It is time for me to finally be able to post my first success story.I just finished rehabbing my first investment property, and I’m currently going through the process of placing my first tenant.I believe that my process was a bit unconventional, and may help other first-timers (Either by giving them some ideas on what to do, or if everyone hates my process, what not to do!)

Pull comparables of similarly distressed properties that have recently sold; use a rehab checklist to get a rough idea of repair cost, and emphasize that a cash offer will move closing process much faster.  

I've also developed a list for spouses and/or inheriting parties of a homeowner who recently passed.I'm currently building a process of partnering with assisted living communities and nursing homes to join on their marketing campaign.  

I just had a property turn over and followed this procedure for the showings:I advertise the property and handle all calls, emails, texts on it and set up viewing appointments (I group them all within 30-45 minutes on one day)The current tenants show the property to prospective rentersWhen someone applies, they email or fax in the application and pay the application fee via PayPal (although I am now trying out Cozy for applications) and I process the applicationIf the application passes, I prepare and email over the lease for signatureWhen the lease is signed and sent back to me, I send over a payment request for the first month's rent (via Dwolla or Cozy)At the check-in, I drive to the property to check them in myself and collect the security deposit in secured funds (or use Cozy to collect it beforehand)I have been doing the above for a long time and it has worked pretty well.

@Jane Guerreso the credit bureaus will typically not allow individual landlords to report payment data to them without going through an extensive membership process.  

But not sure if tenant would resist and force a prolonged eviction process.