Just because you don't see auditors knocking down doors of those that abuse these guidelines on a routine basis, it doesn't mean it doesn't happen.

Or would it be better to actually talk to them (they actually live in the same neighborhood as me, but I haven't spoken to them much - the 2 interactions I have had over the past 2 years were positive and the guy would possibly remember who I am if I approached him/knocked on the door - though neighbors tell me that he is deceptive and they advised me not to trust a word he says).

You might have to knock out some walls and maybe relocate the toilets.

There are many things to learn, but you'll accelerate your learning by putting pencil to paper, making a list, and then knocking things out one at a time.Here's some generic advice.1.

I lived near the area years ago and visited last in 2020 so I definitely didn't want to rely on my outdated memories if the opportunity knocked to purchase an STR in Arroyo Grande.  

Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

I didn't really know what to do and I wished I was more prepared with finding quotes and timing out the different contractors that had to do their jobs on the house.We tried to save money on knocking up the tile flooring by doing it ourselves.

Then new opportunity knocked. 

I think at least the wall knocking down and flooring would have to be done first so we can move all our stuff from our rented apartment into this unit as soon as our current lease is up.In terms of siding, windows, railings, ridge vent on the roof, etc, we will definitely need to find contractors to do the job.