This will also help law enforcement and the FBI as the case builds...

If it sounds too good to be true, then make sure that you take the necessary steps to ensure your own safety.

Keep the deposit towards additional rent if allowed by law and wish them the best of luck solving their problems. 

There's a bunch of houses out there with "in law" units that make ADU conversions simple and affordable.

Unfortunately, Texas has a law prohibiting HELOCs on rental properties and I believe they also have a 70-75% max total loans allowed on the property which cuts into the equity I've built and would only allow for me to access 30K which would make it less appealing to go through the process for only 30K.

But, now laws are much stronger, identity much more difficult to hide.  

Some STR hosts have switched to MTR though with the laws so maybe you just have a supply problem there.

I believe the safety is solid for my wife and me; in fact, we are about to start having children here.

My main question though is, does California law require that I use the specific C.A.R.

Quote from @Katie Nolan: Here's the Oregon Landlord - Tenant Law: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.htmlHere's a handbook that may be easier to understand: https://oregonlawhelp.org/resources/landlord-tenant-law-oreg...If you're going to be successful, particularly in a heavily regulated state, then I recommend you study the law regularly.