I responded with a legal notice saying that I cannot be left vulnerable for legal reasons to someone doing structural repairs on my home, because in the event they are hurt, I can be sued.

Landlords must follow the proper legal eviction process, even if the tenant is no longer paying rent or utilities.Since your "friend" has already initiated the eviction process and is waiting for the sheriff to remove the tenant, it's important to let that process play out legally.

I wonder if that is legal or not or at the very least not ethical or moral..

Hoping to partner with an investor and give up a large portion of ownership or transfer title to their LLC to successfully refinance and avoid any legal consequences.

Arlington is the only Texas city that has successfully withstood legal challenges to its strict STR regulations.

You say  a”Wholesale brokerage”, I can’t imagine how deals would be structured in CA to be legal as “Wholesale deals”

While I'm not a legal expert, in Illinois, landlords typically have the right to serve a 5-day notice for unpaid rent.I had a friend who faced a similar situation with a tenant who was a traveling professional.

On top of all that, they could be deported or willingly return to their country and there's no way for you to pursue legal action against them if they leave damages or unpaid bills.

What kind of lawyer do I need to help me get started in a STR business? Anyone set up their LLC in California?

The investigation is just about done and the findings will be forwarded to our Legal Section in Sacramento for further handling.