Then go for a rug that mixes those colors together well (you also really need a coffee table to fill the space and something vertical like a floor lamp to help balance out the different window sizes.)

We also had the option of another type of policy that was even less expensive that would have required us to spend at least 1 night in the house and rent it at least 30 nights each year.

This property will require a pool to fully optimize its earning potential, and I've already factored that into my calculations.

Look for any clauses about rental caps, short-term rentals, or owner-occupancy requirements.

Simplified Approval Process - SB 9 requires ministerial approval for eligible projects, meaning they bypass discretionary reviews that often involve lengthy public hearings and bureaucratic red tape.

Note that active income isn't the same thing as non-passive income, it's lower bar that just requires that it's a business activity that isn't just entirely passive. 

. - Who ever told you that only 30 days notice is required does not know CA law.  

Due to the size of your portfolio you might outgrow it, but I find it to do most everything I require.

So ultimately we decided to suck it up and not take on the additional equity, which ultimately required us to take more time on completing the needed rehab, however in hindsight it was a good decision, because even just among our own family there's been lots of dispute on what we want for the business plan and personal STR useage....

Most people call their services "cohosting" to distance themselves from what would normally require a real estate license.