Michael Plaks has created several great resources here on BP to educate about these, as does ReSure on its education platform (including some plagiarization of Michael's content!)

Unlike most cities their regulations are enforced by the platforms.

What short term rental platforms/sites have worked well for you that I should consider posting the property on?

It is a good platform and I enjoy it, but I spend more time than I should on it.

You are encouraging the hottest pitches and you might fall for it.

Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Finding parking at the beach could be as difficult as finding it for a regular vehicle.The city has encouraged development.  

@Thomas SehonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I wonder why the government isn't encouraging more people to become developers compared to the money they are putting into VCsWhat would be a good step by step approach to becoming a developer?

Reach out to Airbnb, they have a platform for that and we used them and they find local photographers that do great work.