I did speak to someone, they said no hidden fees and very easy process, they did not say anything else.

Hi Blake,I am happy to meet with you in person and provide you with different strategies for investing, as well as walk you through the buyer process. 

The only source for the information, processes, experience, and resources is a local investment team.We have an investor services business and have delivered over 490 investment properties. 96% of our clients are remote investors; they live in other states or countries.

Your Architect should be able to guide you through the rest of the process of design, permits and construction. 

I don't want to spend that kind of money to find out that its something where they just throw a lot of information your way and don't really mentor you through the process.

Still in the process of trying some other providers and California fair plan with the broker. 

I work with investors and developers by bringing them off-market deals and have been learning a lot in the process.

I know there is a permitting process, and I believe a maximum of 45 days out of the tear which you can STR. 

I am in process to get the balance paid off. 

If you're still interested, shoot me a DM and I'm happy to schedule a call and talk through the process with you.