If the local zoning permits it, you need to check your condo/ HOA association next: most of them don't allow short-term rentals but some do.

Check Your Area’s Water Level: Often overlooked, especially by new investors unfamiliar with septic systems, the effectiveness of a septic system hinges on its leach fields.

I'm trying to help out other CA investors (I still think buying locally is better than an inexpensive property OOS where you can't check up on the property)I don't know the Peninsula well but expensive Palo Alto, Los Gatos, Cupertino would be Class A to me.

Check the meter reading on prior months bill and check the water meter on the day they move out.

Will def check that out. 

I have done background checks on other units. 

Check out this link for more info.

I would check with your local building department.

They will haul away the old ones.Always check the clearance and scratch and dent units in the back of the store.

Check what kind of wood they are, match them up with a good Sherwin Williams paint that is for cabinets.