Experiences will vary significantly based upon location.

I was just on their website looking at the permit process:CityofSac-STR PermitLooks like 90 days max until you get a conditional use permit but still reading as it seems a little unclear:A short-term vacation rental may operate from a location that is not the operator's primary residence for a total of 90 days in a calendar year.

Still ended up being great due to the location.

It’s not just about making the space look great—it’s about making it functional and thoughtful for how your guests will actually use it.For example, one of my properties is located near a nature park where my guests often go hiking, biking, canoeing, and sailing.

But the location location location was a 10.

Does anyone have a refferal for a sewer scope company? I'd prefer a small business. I have 8 buildings with possibly 9 lines that I would like to get a package deal on sewer scopes of all the lines.

I also don't want to focus on one market, and not be able to score the right property for who knows how long, and then end up missing out on other locations, as being a long distance land lord is very popular as well.

Regarding a book, I learned a lot from Location, location, location by Ozzie Jurock and he has quite a bit of free content on YouTube and his website.

Most sellers are looking for 70-90% of the legal payoff nowadays no matter where the property is located, which in many cases is well above the unpaid balance. 

The location is key, with easy access to transportation, parks, and the rich cultural heritage of the area.