If utility prices go up, my cash flow doesn't go down.

I looked into trying to house hack in LA, with roommates or multi family but it just doesn’t seem worth it with the numbers. 

The software doesn't provide that level of granular detail that can mean the difference between 2k and 3k a month. 

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

A clean U&O means the Seller doesn't have to do anything.The home inspector is a different issue.

Educate yourself enough to be able to identify if a property does or doesn't align with that goal.

What I’m discovering is that just because a town allows STRs doesn’t mean the local laws make them operationally feasible unless you meet very specific criteria.For example, in Highland Lakes, access to the lake requires private membership, and it’s unclear if STR guests can use it.

Quote from @Raghavendra Jakkani: The tenant should provide proof of income that doesn't require detective work.

If it doesn't pick up by mid-January, you are priced too high.You have WAY too many photos and they are almost all bad angles and not helpful.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!