Staying informed on local laws and market trends is essential.So while that 5-star rating helps boost credibility, it’s just one piece of the puzzle.

See what they say.A wonderful thing about real estate law is sellers must disclose known defects in the property.

@Anthony Wick hey Anthony, not the first property we have owned, I sold a duplex to help pay for most of this purchase, and have a home in Park City Utah that has a mother in law apartment.

This will depend upon state and local laws, I would definitely consult a RE attorney with HOA and/or STR experience. 

More cumbersome and a definite impact is the rent control law.  

Check your specific area's zoning laws.

Looks like someone would have to knock on doors until they can get 3 people to vouch that the property has been like that since before the zoning laws were in place (in 1976?)

if someone can show me the law that would be great so i can show it to the family.  

With month to month, you can issue a non renewal (look into you local laws).

Your tenant is going to get a free attorney, mine was from one of the largest law firms in America, they use it as a chance to give younger attorneys court experience.