The solution is currently free for investors to create an account, enter your properties, identify your goals AND run hypothetical scenarios for taking action (1031/refi/sell) etc. 

., San Diego, and others)—making it feel like a “natural” choice for a regional traveller wanting to get away for a short weekend. 

Per our zoning attorney "all that matters is your rights and limitations under the current zoning".

In general, active STR permits can transfer to a new owner (one time) and new applications would be subject to a currently short waitlist. 

I have no doubt that I would learn any new avenues quickly considering my current experience, but I would still be taking a step backwards for the time being.

Hello Kushaal, Are you currently with your Broker who is MLS only?

I believe the value would get passed to them and the current market rate. 

I am currently living out of state so I have hired a property management company to handle this task, however, my home is still sitting vacant with very few prospective tenants.

My son currently lives in the townhouse b/c he is going to school and works in the area.Since he is young and starting out in life, I would like for him to only cover the basic costs (taxes, HOA, utilities) just enough for me to break even (I believe that will put him slightly little lower than market rent rates). 

And when an all brick 5+ unit comes to the market it is grabbed up incredibly quickly and oftentimes on future value not todays value and current NOI.