Duplex hack in San Diego

[Phil Reason]

Hi everyone

New to the forums, and real estate investing. Just finished reading Brandon Turners book and working on a house hack in here in SoCal. 

We are in escrow for a Duplex in South Park right now. We are going to live in one side and operate the other as a STRO. Paying the transient tax is the big thing for now, permit required starting July of next year, from what I understand.

Just wanted to reach out and see if anyone has some wisdom to share on this type of thing? Im sure we are going to learn a lot, but would like to keep the first timer mistakes to a minimum! 

Thanks so much for any help guys 

-Phil