Major renovations are planned: new roof, new HVAC, tearing down walls to increase HLA, licensed contractors on the premises, and some earthwork around the house to prevent rainwater drainage going through the house foundation.Thank you in advance!

This prevents purchases at significantly over value.  

I tell myself that just getting to this point and buying my first property is a win itself by overcoming the fear that most have which prevents them from ever taking the plunge into REI.   

Tenant shall use felt pads, rugs or similar scratch prevention materials under all furniture items or other items placed upon any hard surface flooring in the Premises.

Listen to your gut.As you said, it sounds to me like she’s trying to rent the condo for her daughter, but her daughter has some sort of stain on her record/credit that impedes her ability to be approved for an apartment. 

According to my contractor, the fix to prevent further damage seem to be simple, seal the gap between the trim and window, clean the gutter, and replace the drywall on those areas if needed.

The limit on one STR permit "per building or property" might be designed to prevent people from buying a 4-plex, for example, and using all the units at STRs.  

where there is a concrete driveway, and it gets stained easily. 

Hi @Gregory Kawa just wanted to warn you about the new legislations in Palm Springs which can prevent short term rentals in near future.

Our painters used Zinsser cover-stain oil based primer.