The property manager will be involved for years, and they want it to be something easy to manage.

Would getting an attorney involved be best?

They didn't verify anything but apparently are telling people I am a scammer which helps me understand why I am no longer getting any traction on Facebook.Further, the person private messaging me spent (literally all night long) researching me and sending me messages insisting I am a scammer.  

Hello, I’m interested on getting some insight from anyone willingI currently live in Seattle and want to get into REI but the cost out here makes it tough to be able to get involved without capitalI read the out of state investing book and it got me interested in trying somewhere that I don’t have to burn up all my capital to get started1.

Yes, there is a ban on less than 30 day STRs within Ojai city limits, but it is my understanding that outside city limits you just need a permit with Ventura County, the same as Malibu.

I understand that Geico is good for car insurance, but not for rental property.

Investors must understand the direction of the market before investing, which is a mistake a lot of new investors make.

I populate all my own mailing lists, which typically involve only motivated sellers (high equity, divorce, probate, foreclosure, tax foreclosure, etc.).

I'm still not understanding how you capitalized that.

With your sister involved and the opportunity to reinvest your portion of the proceeds, this feels like a solid option, especially if you’re in the early stages of building wealth.Congrats on tackling your first deal!