Josh,This is a request for you to consider adding an advocacy forum.

But you can do some Google searching and figure out what it is for whatever county you’re in at whatever time of the year you plan to increase the rent.Lastly, here’s some more reading on AB1482 if you’re interested: https://cal-rha.org/advocacy/ab-1482/

If a landlord is concerned about the process of navigating the paperwork and requirements, you can offer to provide assistance and also information about local housing agencies and advocacy groups that can provide additional support.

The Short Term Rental Advocacy Center would also be a place to look.

If I'm able to help after all, I plan to ask for a share in the home equity and proceeds of the sale in exchange for my advocacy work and help with property management. 

You are proposing a very robust scope of work (much of which I would question the AHJ about for an interior remodel, but advocacy is also expensive).

Hey guys- MANY of you don't see eye-to-eye with me on issues relating to our market.  But I think we would all be on the same side of any conversation about landlord rights.  Washington (state) has this thing called t...

I contributed to the cause and am active in other local STR advocacy groups. 

I have another friend who works with several tenant advocacy groups who deals with this stuff all the time.

@Nick Hakim, It may seem counterintuitive, but I would contact the Short Term Rental Advocacy Center.