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.  

They have every incentive to make sure construction is up to standard since they will receive 5-6% (to be split with buyer's agent depending on state) of the sale price in commission.

And I understand that i am college kid with no money or experience but then you see people like Rob Beardsley who dropped out at 20 and bought a 200 unit property through syndication and then you think, hm, maybe its possible. 

I understand that it may jpt be worth my time but I would like to know more about the process.

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 tagged 4 other BP members I knew and layed out the mission and that was to buy renovate to retail standards a home in the mid west ..

This outlines things like guest/ overnight guest policy, cleanliness standards, roomie/tenant vs roomie/ landlord responsibilities...

Prices there tend to be fairly high so make sure the financials make sense to you.If you're going the townhome route, make sure you fully understand the rules and regulations of that particular community.