The laws shift and change frequently, and no one really seems to understand the process, and if they do, they are never incentivized to actually help you.

My developer client successfully defended the initial challenges and settled on this having PE rights, so he shifted the site plan to avoid the issue.

Your journey into short-term rentals sounds like an exciting shift—I can feel your energy for taking on a new challenge. 

But man, once I shifted to smaller multifamily properties, the cash flow and scalability made me wonder why I didn’t start sooner!

Since the market shift I barely see any of these guys.

I will say, the city of Cape Coral's permitting was painfully backed up at the time, and then they shifted to a new system which caused other delays. 

As you get larger, you can typically get better management fees, but you typically won't shift from a flat percent to percent + payroll until you get closer to the 40-ish unit range.

I am in the process of a career-shift and am considering going into the business here.

The 65 year old lady that was struggling though her shift at Lowe's was cutting my blind.  

For investors, this presents a niche market to target families seeking multi-generational living arrangements.Things to Keep in Mind:SB 9 projects must comply with local ordinances, which may include design and setback requirements.Properties in historic districts or areas prone to environmental hazards may have restrictions.Lot splits under SB 9 require that the owner occupy one of the parcels as their primary residence for at least three years.ConclusionSB 9 represents a significant shift in California’s approach to zoning and housing.