I know some solid professionals in this area if you need some referrals. 

Rental arbitrage can be a great way to start with Airbnb if approached carefully.

I wouldn't put my asset into the care of someone that I wasn't intimately familiar with.

It all depends on the market and if tenants actually care about having a new sidewalk and walkway. 

I suspect that whatever the reason, CA experienced investors could state why it is BS.The reality is - CA RE has on average produced better return than any other state. 

You're feeding 2 dogs with one biscuit by taking care of your living expenses and generating rental income at the same time, and by living in the house and keeping it to 4, you generally get exemptions on things that might bother you to live with (IE you can choose whomever you want as your tenants without running afoul of fair housing laws).

I don't know if you are referencing our 4.7 star rating on Google or 4.8 on BP or our 74 NPS rating over the ~1,200 loans we closed last year, but our customers are pretty clear, Loanbidz customers are very well taken care of. 

I would read the PPM carefully, and understand how the Syndicator is getting compensated. 

If so, there might be a way to make the HOA take care of the issue as it is part of everyone's sewer and not just yours.I would get it scoped out.

That is an easy way to get a Fair Housing Violation case.Lastly, why do you care who is looking at the property?