However, if they are still considered a short-term guest under lodging rules, you may have more flexibility, though the specifics can depend on local regulations in Seattle.Since this can become a legal gray area, I recommend documenting all agreements, payments, and communication with the guest.

You cannot go after them as for a regulation a+ offering is self attestation (meaning you are attesting that you are not putting in more than 10%).

NOPE  these are not federally or state regulated loans or lenders they owe u NOTHING.

Too many rules and regulations. 

I’m guessing that is because of your pessimistic view on the economy right now, but even if the markets dip temporarily, based on history, they will rebound to even higher points (I know just cause it’s happened before doesn’t guarantee it will happen again).Personally I have a successful business, but opted to diversify into real estate because my industry is heavily regulated and one change of a law could make me MUCH less profitable.

The California government will deal with the damage the same way all governments do , they will find a way to raise taxes or get the Feds to pay for it ( that will be difficult with the new administration ) Here is what I find ironic , California has C.A.R.B. to pass regulations on vehicle emissions .

There was a glut in wineries not long back when The Australian dollar was high and people who once couldn't get enough of Australian wine suddenly turned back to relatively cheaper and more fancy sounding French and Italian plonk, combined with the change in regulation in the Chinese wine market that killed it as a business drink.

PA is super regulated state and not a state i recommend doing seller financing in.

>If you rent that out without a true Certificate of Occupancy, a tenant can sue you for ALL of their rent money back. show me any law/regulation that states this.  

That doesn’t go unnoticed by regulators.