And, the longer you wait to act, the longer the squatter stays - and even gains some legal protections to stay while your waiting on a slow court system to act on an eviction. 

Read my book, Brandon's book, or Every Landlord's Legal Guide by NOLO and learn how to proactively manage your property well. 

They've also said that you'll need to show something to prove that you've had at least one 2+ day guest stay in the last 6 months (to be grandfathered in), and recently have assured that your permit will be transferable should you sell the home.

I hope you are staying safe in this difficult time. 

I’m happy to guide you through the process, share some success stories, and help you avoid common rookie mistakes. 

I started staying on the North Shore of Oahu back in 2005, and it was easy to find a STR.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

While I have found MTR tenants who stay a year, most start month to month and just happen to extend. 

Maybe if I was younger it would make more sense, but staying with the method I've used over the last 10 years will only become more refined and efficient.

Stay true to the niche you’re currently focused on until you start to master it.