They live in a semi HCOL area called Torrance (house is in a good zip code 90503).

As long as the ADU is under 900 sq. ft. and meets the state building code, there will be no variance or special permit needed, so no ZBA or neighborhood meetings.

Like others have stated, their price is not always the best especially if you use cashback sites and/or search for coupon codes for other sites.

Is there a way to utilize the "gift" feature illustrated in the tax code? 

I just go in at the first of every month and code each line item to the corresponding property and note what the expense was for (Repair, HOA Fee, Mortgage payment, etc).

I actually have a wholesale oppurtunity on a multi-family Four-plex that I just promoted on the "Real Estate Classified" section of the Bigger Pockets website!

#2...not the zoning, although that can be important too, but the actual property code in the Florida statutes about tax liens and the process. 

@Jim G.Per the International Residential Code if the glazing is less then 60 inches vertically from a standing or walking surface then yes it’s required to be safety glass as it’s considered a hazardous area.  

My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

In KC I'm using the following splits: A 99k+B+ 75k - 99kB 56k - 75k B-/C+ 48k - 56k C 28k - 48kD under 28k Here is the updated guide by zip codes with the new class of B-/C+ created.