We have regular evictions at this scale and they typically will take a few months up to six or seven months if the tenant contest/hires an attorney.

Have you reached out to any social service organizations that might be able to provide tenants to your property?

I'm born and raised in Houston and now work with a full service long-term rental management managing over 300 doors - all SF or MU (up to 4 unit).

@Placeholder PlaceholderOne word of caution I would advise: If a community or local government is enacting restrictions and also regularly enforcing them, then its often a reflection of the local community sentiment which increases the chance of a neighborhood or nearby resident calling you in if they think you may be running an STR.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

You can often get better rates with a national lender, but the customer service is non-existent, communication probably sucks, they may ask for the same documents multiple times, etc.

Historically, full service management on the coast has been costly but in recent months management rates have come down and quality has improved.

Once you build it correctly, you can offer it to other investors as a service.

I don't like the returns but we use regular savings accounts. 

In addition, due to the 2 of 5 year rule there often is no need.  2) you cannot 1031 a property that has not been put into service to be an investment property 3) you cannot 1031 a flip.