First of all, I'm upset because this wasn't what was advertised, I wasn't trying to buy a piece of trash.  

We've only had 1 vacancy in the last year so not well versed in advertising.  

If you are an agent and you are sending direct mail (or any print advertising for that matter) you have to have your brokerage's name, phone number and address on all of your mailings.  

I do know San Diego is pretty strict against short term rentals so obviously look up what their regulations are.You mentioned a granny flat and splitting the house, so if you're going to be having some sort of shared walls it may be best to put that in your listing as I have seen some people get negative remarks by not mentioning that the house is shared with the owner or some other tenant.As well as lining up two to three excellent cleaning crews, the easiest way to ruin your profit is to start receiving negative reviews for cleanliness and or falsely advertising what your place really is.

As long as there is nothing preventing me from advertising it to potential renters as a 4 bedroom.

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One of the things I'd like to do is set up a direct mail campaign to get my name out within my neighborhood.

@Theo Hicks I advertise on paid sites like Rentals.com.

The problem with advertising to investors is some might assume the home needs work.

Plus, from other campaigns there will be deals as well.