That can be a tough part, but isn't close to half of the process.

You have to keep up with rent trends or tough it out and wait for hopefully a stronger rental market this spring.   

Tough last name to have in the land of the Golden State Warriors ;-)I have a client in Kansas City, MO that has done something similar with one of his larger homes.

Here is a video that runs down the basics - https://s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/specialenforcement/01-Legal...There is also a prohibited building list - https://www.nyc.gov/site/specialenforcement/registration-law...Here are some more info overall - https://www.nyc.gov/site/specialenforcement/registration-law..All of this makes STRs in the city pretty tough but it certainly not impossible.

Having watched many prior co-workers get paid, cash their check at the casino, and promptly deposit it all into a slot machine I can tell you with pretty good certainty that casinos don't have a positive effect on disposable income and good use of the existing income in the area surrounding :)Are there solid local employers OTHER than the casino in a 15-minute drive? 

Socal is tough to find investment properties that work.I have a great realtor in Sacramento that can find properties that cash flow.

(not sure on state law but this probably is a tough sell)4.

The 2008 timeframe was different and in situations a lot harder than now, but this market will shape a lot of investors that found their new market, product to focus on, and/or to dive in deeper when times get tough.   

My tough today is different than my tough next week.Many new(er) investors struggle to manage their rentals well.

I asked for actual days and times the repairs were done and they came out to 1/2 of the hours charged so I'm assuming they are using a 2 man crew and charging $65 per worker.