For my senior project, I am researching the ideal marketing strategy for a hypothetical (but could become real) multi-unit Tiny Home STR property in Malibu, CA (with the potential to generate huge cash flow and long-term equity ;)To graduate, I need a guest from a real estate company to sit in on my final presentation (10 minutes) and to provide brief feedback (3-5 minutes) on Tuesday, April 23rd at 3:00 PM PST on Zoom (15 minutes total).

I would highly suggest that your father be present with the prospective applicants. 

Also have him check the DWV (drain waste and vent) so no methane back ups are present. 

Like banks, some will never say yes but if you call enough and present your deal and the numbers effectively, you will eventually find one that does. 

Each project and market may present unique challenges and opportunities.

In order to access the money, the developer will have to prove that the project is fully funded, present invoices from his suppliers and/or provide evidence of construction milestones being reached.

Opting for a villa in La Veleta seems like a great choice at present.

An extra $1500-$2500 in property taxes a year ($200-$300 additional expenses a month) can make a significant difference on your profitability numbers… So be sure to factor in your future taxes, and not your present taxes.  

Additionally there is nothing wrong with making would be Agents demonstrate something simple like being financially literate enough to become a property owner before starting a career where they present themselves to the general public as a housing expert.You wouldn't send your kids to driving school if the teacher never drove a car would you?

Im not a plumber but, Depending on where the leak is the gas maybe only present under certain conditions.