If you have a specific property in mind, maybe call the inspectors office and get info on the process and what they are looking for when inspecting for a STR.You might be able to have one come out before the purchase to get their opinion.

You can never know 100% but if you see businesses, company offices, increasing traffic, proximity to a desirable neighborhood or area (beach, downtown, etc), odds are it will help.

I've just called your office to connect.

I'll be asking the tax office tomorrow as well when I go to research the properties, and anyone who will give me the time of day at the auction - even if it costs me buying their lunch and a couple drinks😂.And with regard to the rules/law, that's what predicated my initial question, it's so simple and clear I assumed I must be misunderstanding (quite the paradox). 

In addition, hiring qualified personnel for maintenance/office is a challenge and maintenance/repair costs are also higher when compared to Texas.

Having a real estate investor meetup at my SI RE office in 1 week if you’d like to join.

You can contact the police department and mayor's office and see what they say.

This space is used for a contractor to store his tools, and has a small office and bathroom. 

There you will be asked your criteria and then after answering a few questions you will be matched with 3-5 agents or loan officers in your area.

This incident triggered every trouble I'm experiencing now. 1) The officer from LAHD is after me saying that I need to register the property as a rental property and evict her with relocation assistance, which cost about $9000. 2) The Building department is after me with the order to comply: which I believe it might be better of demolishing the house and rebuild it.