Always consult with your attorney before you rely on the above information.

Depending on your loan it might only work in the STR game.HOA’s normally do not allow in the Oceanside area but if you get on the beach then they do with restrictions.If you want a personal consult let me know.I have a team here in Oceanside, Carlsbad.

You will want to consult with a lawyer.In regards to your last two questions here's some background on what makes a contract valid and enforceable:Offer: A promise to do or not do something within a certain time period Acceptance: A clear and direct statement that all terms and responsibilities are accepted Consideration: A legal and adequate inducement given in exchange for the promise Capacity: The parties to the contract must have the legal capacity and competency to contract Awareness: A party must be aware of the contract Legality: The contract must be legal in the jurisdiction it will be operating in***Not legal advice*** Steps I would take: -Review contract in detail to understand each counterparties responsibilities (if you are not aware)- Email a copy of the lease to each of the tenants listed on the lease and reiterate lease expectations for termination notice, rent payment etc. - If the lease was signed via Docusign (other esign may have same ability) - you can go to the envelope, go to history and view the IP addresses for each action taken.

He determined the price and terms for the property, and according to the agents involved, he consulted with accountants and attorneys before signing the contract.

Oftentimes my initial consultation call with a potential client runs 1 hr and that still doesn't give me enough time to cover everything about the STR market on O'ahu.  1.  

So consult a tax experts who specializes in real estate on how you can account for the 70k in the most advantageous way. 

This requires an independent appraisal valuing the property at $400k and proper documentation from the seller confirming the $200k donation.Ensure the church is a qualified 501(c)(3) entity, and consult your tax professional to comply with IRS rules.

This year will be the most I have paid for my taxes to be prepared, and the only year where I will be filing with an extension (and added stress).To be fair and objective with my feedback, the upfront consultation process went well.

I've consulted a few times over the years with planners and with the way I buy properties, my liquidity requirements, and my concerns about about how government overspending affects the future, makes me a poor candidate for IRAs and 401(k)s with the stifling regulations.   

@Erik Estrada I'm an investor, a consultant, a broker, a lender.