You should start with both of these suggestions. 

I just had a realtor come over who suggested I demo them and put in wall mounted armoires that have external doors that have doors at least 2'4" by 6'8" so that I would meet Oakland's definition for a closet and allow my bedrooms to meet Oakland Code and regain much needed floorspace and get much more efficient closets. 

I’d suggest you look at your local market and see if you can find anyone that way. 

I would suggest making sure that you are following a set format/style of house each time you flip to systemize it more2.

Your scenario is possible but not probable...admittedly I have never done what you suggest I've been the seller financing sales in my IRA, but I have read several BP contributors that have substituted collateral.

If you have any suggestions that you may be able to make it available it would be very helpful for the buyers. 

My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

I'm not too familiar with the markets yet but research I've done suggests that the towns of New Britain, New Haven and Hartford all have a good mix of inventory and low prices coupled with plenty of amenities, night life, cafes, etc and local colleges to bring younger people to the area year after year.

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I would suggest getting another full-time job for the time being and investing/doing STR on the side until you can fully and comfortably replace the income that you would be receiving from your job.Is your LTR in need of repair?