Be sure to factor in management complexity, market research, and your risk tolerance as you evaluate options.Without a W-2, HELOC approval can be tricky, but some lenders will work with retired individuals, mainly if you can document stable income (rental income, retirement funds, etc.).

Is it a typical inn/bed and breakfast setup with all the rooms inside of a main house? 

Tourism is a growing segment, but by no means the city's main producer. 

An architect told me that even though ADUs should not be bigger than 50% of the main house, I should be able to permit this one with SB09 if I pay a fee (about $8k according to my agent).

We are actually thinking about moving into the smaller unit. we are thinking if we should rent the main unit for long term rental or STR like airbnb but im afraid with airbnb, the non occupied days we may miss out on cash if its not rented out. 

With all of that said, my main goal is to have long term appreciation and if there is a little extra cashflow at the end of the month, great. 

I mainly want a site that offers advertising the property, online payment options, maintenance requests & at least a basic accounting aspect.Thank you in advance!

The most likely main focus of many congressional hearings on this nomination will be on how to address the affordability crisis in this country.

I'm looking at it on my rental software and there is also a fee for it which is the main deterrent for me currently.

You'll see your reviews in the main body (both yours as a guest and as a host).