My wife grew up in Oak Park (near Thousand Oaks).We spent our first year getting our bearings.

Joshua Tree, Big Bear, Palm Springs, San Diego would be good markets to look into.

Tyler Shirk's team with Bear BnB is the "go-to" for STR PM in Kansas City-- and they specialize in taking control of the property, furnishings, and pretty much handling everything.

It is not possible to drive to Big Bear or elsewhere two hours away each time a guest leaves my STR to pass the Material Involvement test.Anyone doing this successfully in LA?

My cards are turning into interest bearing cards so I was going to turn to my wife's credit.

Price point has no bearing whatsoever on this transaction. 

My husband hunts on the property, lots of wildlife - deer, bear, turkey etc. 

Hate to be the bear, but it's gonna be a bumpy ride for a while.

For me below is a short list, but bear in mind that my specific STR investment model is 'vacation house for free'. 

I've also come across an article authored by a renowned attorney in Illinois Condominium Law (https://www.cai-illinois.org/liability-condo-associations-damages-caused-failure-common-elements/) which states that since the association neglected to address the masonry issue, which is a common element, they bear responsibility for damages to the limited common element and the interior as well.