I am going back through the signed Pet Agreement and I do have two statements pertaining to this that read "Tenant will not allow pet(s) to cause any danger, damage, nuisance, undue noise, or health hazard," and "Dogs: Must be controlled at all times.

If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

By having only one partner you'll have better control over the asset.

With the whole rent-control thing: I wonder if Newsom sold his fancy home in Northern CA would he charge as much as the market would bear, or would he give a substantial break to the next buyer?

Knowing it may entail doing it prior to outsourcing...you avoid the chance of being taken advantage of in the future...and you will have more control of your business.

You can control your employee . 

Secondary loan programs require a permanently installed, thermostatically controlled heating source. 

However, there are pros and cons to this approach:Pros:Streamlined Operations: Property managers can integrate their systems more efficiently, leading to potentially better management and guest experiences.Experience and Optimization: They might have established profiles with good ratings and reviews, which can help attract more bookings.Cons:Loss of Control: If you stop working with the property manager, you could lose access to the listing and the reviews associated with it.Dependency: Your business becomes more reliant on the property manager, which could be problematic if the relationship sours or if their service quality declines.As an experienced STR manager, you're already familiar with many aspects of managing rentals.

PG County just past rent control 3% + CPI capped at 6% or whichever is less.

I have one property that has been rental for 13 years and I am experiencing my first major tenant issue.Tenant has had control of the property for approximately one month after signing a lease with a clear as-is clause.