Further realize there is a significant anti STR sentiment in San Diego county which means that STRs can be further regulated anywhere and therefore having a back up plan is prudent. 

I echo these sentiments that good contractors are in high demand, the same as very good subs. 

I have the same sentiments.

I don't share your sentiment that it's good advice to look the other way, thanks for your opinion though.

@Sean Supple I can't speak to Joshua Tree but Yucca Valley next store is looking at implementing more regulations based on public sentiment.

Given the sentiment towards STRs, even if it looks like it's going to be a safe market, that can change quickly and dramatically as we've all seen.

.: I used to have S8 properties and for the most part I agree with your sentiment: it doesn't have to be as bad as the stigma around it might lead one to believe.

It seems like in her interview with Sharon, she was also mentioning something about having sellers screen themselves for her and even send her pictures of properties.I know that there seems to be an anti-guru, anti-course sentiment here. $1,200 is a lot of money but I could easily lose that much by not doing a direct mail campaign properly or by not getting a great deal when I buy.Any thoughts?

People just don't respond the same to the mailers if you don't utilize the correct cotton fiber content in your paper.Sorry, just gotta chime in here and say THANK YOU to Aaron for putting words to sentiments held so long.

I understand everything said above and the sentiment people feel.