Hi Mary, I'm a local investor. 

Hey Nathan, I'm a local broker and PM.

The only inconvenience is I have to pay booking.com a commission at the end of the month, and I have to remit the local taxes myself vs.

The local Mayor is saying we cannot reuse the space for this.

I think the moral to the story is always do your own research & utilize places like your local real estate investor associations where there’s a wealth of knowledge for free, without the costs associated with a program like this. 

I recommend you research the local section 8 program. 

After debating local vs. or OOS, it seems like prudent advice to try to start locally with long term MF in so cal. 

If your local market is very active and homes are selling fast, you may be able to get by with doing less.Your Home’s Condition: If your home is vacant or has a unique layout, using a professional stager who can bring in the right furniture and accessories may help buyers truly visualize its full potential.Your Budget: Talk to your agent to get an idea of staging costs in your area, as it can be the difference between your house selling and sitting.

You will need someone more local who is incentivized to be available to do showings and handle issues.

He gets how much work managing it locally is and I get the benefit of having my DTI not effected.