With the rental method- you need to ensure that the numbers make sense and that you will be bringing in positive cash flow.

Honestly, I would not sign any lease until you positively close and legally own the property.

She was very pleasant and explained that their website doesn’t work, which we thought was a bit unusual.

I was just on their website looking at the permit process:CityofSac-STR PermitLooks like 90 days max until you get a conditional use permit but still reading as it seems a little unclear:A short-term vacation rental may operate from a location that is not the operator's primary residence for a total of 90 days in a calendar year.

The 1st position loan is paid off but has a second position heloc on the home with 50k balance.

We were in a financial position where we could keep our existing home, upgrade, and purchase another home.

They removed all Ugro projects from main website.

Due to the nature of the shorter lease terms, I am spending an excessive amount of time updating my Excel spreadsheet, MLS, business website, Airbnb, VRBO, and other platforms.

I know for a fact there are other women in your position that live in the Bay Area and are investing in markets like Ohio

The land loan is in 1st position on title which would put the loan to build in 2nd position.