I would start with them.I am not based in LA, so I don't know your exact laws, but I think I can still provide some initial direction for you to find answers, and maybe offer an idea to research.  

If you haven’t already, start saving for major capital expenditures.

Realistically speaking, except in very rare cases, I think it’s all about pictures pictures picturesMost people aren’t gonna have success  starting their own booking website or running targeted ads or creating some amazing Instagram account.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Your choice:1) Because of your failure to prove you have obtained renters insurance upon moving in this is your 5-7-9 (how ever many days required in your market) notice to cure the problem or leave the premises at the end of the month. . 2) Because you have failed to provide prof of renters insurance upon move in a policy will be provided for you starting March 1st through insurance company X at a cost of $xxx.xx.

Rabya, do you have experience with STR or you're looking to get started in MTR only?

As for finding a contractor, asking local investors for recommendations is a great start.

When looking at properties in other cities, I usually start by researching market trends like price-to-rent ratios, crime rates, and growth potential.

Curious, did you ever start your project? 

There is a ton of areas so I would start with where you are located at, within a 30 min drive