I'm curious about the demand for vacation rentals, especially with the presence of large hotels and beachfront resorts.

While I’m aware this isn’t quite “untapped” territory it could rise like a rocket ship over the next 10 years looking at the trends that Austin/San Antonio could turn into a major Metroplex to the likes of Dallas/Ft Worth.

The California law also allows the DHCS to develop identification and remediation standards for contractors, owners, and landlords and requires landlords to disclose to current and prospective tenants the presence of any known or suspected mold.http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/mold-rentals-landlord-liability-responsibility-prevention-30230.html

Late rent and potential evictions come with the territory of being a landlord.

As this is new territory for me, I'd love some advice on how to navigate and manage this aspect effectively.Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!

Try to build a social media presence around what you are doing.

Again this is the real performance from a huge syndicator with a podcast and huge online presence. 

Don't take this the wrong I do want to do partnerships but that's new territory for me.

He hired a specialist company to create a substantial online presence and SEO, SEM, and social media.

And 1031 investors investing in property where they like to build a presence and ongoing memories (including later conversions to a new primary residence).