It does eliminate the need to add chlorine but the chlorinators (Pentair IntelliChlor) have a fairly short lifespan.  

If you’re open to short term rentals, there are lots of places across the state that can really work.I’m a local investor-friendly realtor and work with both long-term and short-term rental clients.

There is risk with this approach that the tenant can have short residence or leave in Nov to January.  

that OR consider buying a property you could short-term rent to people who literally just want to visit the casino if it's a large/decent one. 

Luxury rentals, purchases and short term accommodations will be in high demand from Santa Barbara to San Diego and a drastic uptick in inventory for sale can be anticipated in the areas most effected by the fires. 

The closing kept being delayed and delayed and to make a long story short, after it was suppose to close and I could get no answers from Blue Gate or this agent.  

There are cheaper markets that your current savings would go further and possibly provide better opportunity (almost definitely in the short term).

From what I’ve read in The Economist, short-term construction loans or hard money financing could be a great fit to cover the $90K needed.

Short Term Rentals.

The short answer is No, you don't need it.