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.

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

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.

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

Basically, your question does not have a generic answer.Here's some reading to start:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...

"Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO is a good book for this purpose.

From my employer, I have legal insurance through ARAG that covers 100% of attorney fees when buying a primary residence, filing fees are extra.