Had excellent success self-managing as an Airbnb in the winter months and switching to a mid-term rental the summer months.

In Pittsburgh it’s the only way to buy rentals haha!

If you're keeping it a separate studio rental and want to maximize the space, then removing it seems to be the right move - and definitely reduces the liability.

For longterm rentals, I'd just really try to understand your core tenant profiles and market directly to them.

Good day everyone, I have a rental SFH in the Sacramento, CA area.

I'm ecstatic to have just secured a fantastic new short-term rental property and I'm eager to collaborate with experts to transform it into a stunning haven.

Masthope had been rumored to be limiting STR, but it seems they are keeping their eye on the fallout after the big court win in Lake Ariel - https://www.timoneyknox.com/reversed-short-term-rental-regul...

I have one rental property in San Marcos, CA (North County San Diego), which was my primary residence for several years before I moved to Orange County.

Most of the “deals” have no meat left on bone except for maybe a long term rental hold after repairs.They ironically sponsor a lot of the meet ups I’ve been too here in DFW. of course they do they live and breath on newbies..  

Quote from @Ben Trageser: If you live in your short-term rental (STR) property in a future year after claiming depreciation, depreciation recapture does not occur immediately.