All Forum Posts by: Phillip Kim

I would go down and talk to building and safety. Take as many photos as you can. Try and get information from the home owner. If it’s just a laundry room and not a living space it might be a non-issue. It’s mainly a concern if it’s a living space. Are you having a home inspection done? I would try and be there and walk it with the inspector then you could ask him questions. 

I'm in the permitting process for my detached guest house in Yucca Valley and they said they are taking up to 60 days because they are getting applications every day now.  Joshua Tree has gotten pretty saturated with 1/3 of all housing as STVR. There has been a lot more activity now in Yucca Valley...my dad owns a dozen long term home rentals and since I manage them, I see the notices coming in the mail because you have to notify every owner within 300'. Yes, as stated by someone else, you can get your listing up but just not make it live yet. I see others doing that, however, you will want the best photos possible.  @Phillip Kim, if you want hosting help, someone very good that is local is Katie at Desert Hosts. It's a family run business and they are local and very helplful and knowledgeable.

Desert Hosts told me that she's swamped. You can also reach out to Aubrey at Desert Sands who Katie referred because she was so swamped. Let me know if you'd like an introduction @Phillip Kim.

If your property is on the higher end, Homestead Modern is who I'd recommend. They are very selective with the properties they manage though. I can make an introduction there, too.

I live in Yucca Valley. Yes, they have a 3rd party company that monitors listings and they will fine you.  A lot of local residents are starting to organize themselves because of these types of reasons and they are putting pressure on the town to crack down on people that don't get permitted...also noise problems because out of town owners don't monitor what's going on at their properties. Trust me...you want to make friends with your neighbors...not enemies.  If you don't live local you may want to consider a management company. I know of one that is reasonable and they allow YOU to maintain ownership of the listing.  You have to be careful who you use.