The lease states that tenant shall vacate premises on termination of the agreement unless;1) landlord and tenant have extended this agreement in writing or signed a new agreement; 2) mandated by local rent control law; or 3) landlord accepts rent from tenant, in which case a month to month tenancy shall be created which either party may terminate as specified in paragraph 2a2a states either party may terminate in writing with 30 says notice (paraphrased)Last May the tenant and I signed an agreement, rent increased 12.5% and the main verbiage is:Specifically, the Parties agree to extend the Lease as per Provision 2A/B “Month to month & Lease” The extension to run month to month beginning October 1, 2018 at a monthly rent of $XXXX and requires a 60 day notice on the part of either tenant or landlord in order to terminate the agreement.

Whatever you get back keep it as evidence of your attempt to comply with the law concerning returning of deposits.2.

I see that you live in New York, which happens to be where I went to law school.

If it's not, my presumption would be that there is no "protection period" for you agent - unless CA law provides for a minimum period.It's better that you not end up finding out in court though.

I heard if I use 1 member LLC from WY and have california LLC in it, still the california will apply california law (dont recognize 1 member LLCs). 

Are these laws state specific or county specific?

Two had to be turned into long term rentals due to a change in laws.

It was the napster era.But laws and enforcement have caught up.

@Jason Sirois no one has mentioned this yet, but if you’re changing industries (tech to RE broker/agent), you’re going to have a difficult time qualifying for a loan until you have 2 years of solid tax returns.I wasn’t sure if your goal was to become an investor or to strictly focus on being an agent/broker, so perhaps you have already thought about this. 

Before you decide, check local law that may not allow rentals in that area.If rentals re in your future learn how to raise money and forming Partnerships.