@Jay Hinrichs - I wasn't accusing anybody of deal making; your posts were definitely within the rules.

I have already given a 5 day notice to the family that is accused of causing all of the problems (due to their late payment/partial payment routine).

But what Dean is accusing you of is criminal.

6)  Are you prepared to be sued or named in a criminal suit if your tenant in some way wrongs - or is accused to doing wrong - to an airbnb guest?  

I suggest you speak with an accountant in Vietnam that has experience wit the US taxation system.Any attorney should be able to set up an LLC for you.

I have witnessed and been the victim of many actions by the board I would consider questionable, if not downright irresponsible.Our board engages in practices that are not in the best interest of the HOA members and I'm very curious if there are any "HOA Watch" style sites that allow the establishment of a forum SPECIFIC for a particular HOA community where the members can collectively compile and share information that is otherwise known by individuals only.

And i can gurantee you'll be sucessfull in any market in Southern Ca....Im always excited to network wit investors here in Southern CAGood Luck investing in 2014

But, my people are so often accused of it.[ because we do not look you in the eye?

Paul, MN to the Wilmington, NC area and am considering REI wit vacation rental properties. 

Best to avoid any interaction with them unless for legitimate reasons, and always take some one with you as a witness.