If you would like to continue to operate as a short term rental, you will need to submit a new STR application for this property and must go to the Board of Adjustment and be granted a special exception for staff to approve this request for a Type 2 STR Permit.The Board of Adjustment consists of eleven (11) members; you will have to get a concurring vote from nine (9) out of eleven (11) members in order to be granted the special exception.

I like to think I have done ok. for me finding properties is sales - managing real estate and growing your company requires problem solving. 

I also want to say that if you see this as a true passive investment, you'll be in for a surprise because it's anything but....usually.

The property, though is not beach front, nor does it has ocean view, is just a short drive from some of the best beaches in the west, which are great for surfing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving.

The property, though is not beach front, nor does it has ocean view, is just a short drive from some of the best beaches in the west, which are great for surfing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving.In the 1.21 acres there is a main single family home (4 br) which was divided in two sections one of which is being rented.

Not true.  

Quote from @Sarah Ali: The seller has a contract with the agent, which means they can't legally sell the property without compensating the agent.

Couple is divorcing, husband wants to keep the property; wants ex-wife's name off of property/loan. 

Its not like a 30k roof will improve my property by 30k right?

., mortgage interest, taxes, repairs, depreciation) on Schedule E starting when the property is placed in service.