A lender needs a license in CA, not a "designated broker".

@Alex Jaime, I designed my own "SuperRentals" system.  

Does the end use design need to be reviewed by an architectural review board, planning board, fire district, public works?

I would just set my rules for accepting dogs, including a blurb -  all dogs, no matter which breed, must obtain their AKC CGC designation within X timeframe.  

I would also recommend concentrating on newer homes for your first rental. 

Learn when and where a process is necessary, how to design and implement a process, and how to make sure it sticks after you put it in place.

You can build "stock" rooms should you want to use the design over again in another house. 

Hire an architect if you want to be fully ADA compliant, not a contractor as they are not a design professional. 

I have a new full time job now, and also have a side business helping solo entrepreneurs with branding and web design.

Seems that there is a huge problem in Vegas and maybe the bank is perfectly happy having someone in the property who is taking decent care of it for free.http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/new-law-designed-t...