Most charge points plus a fee instead since generally the longest you'll use the money is a week, could be up to 90 days depending on if the property has any resale restrictions.

I have had one of the worst experiences with rehabbing a home in Glendale Heights, IL (Suburb of Chicago) with the city inspectors.

In the last few years the City of Danville has created lots of speed bumps for STR operators, so be sure to familiarize yourself with all those restrictions.

The layout was by an architect group in the neighborhood who knows all the restrictions.  

Just ask anyone who owns an Airbnb where the city is changing or implementing restrictions STR.

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

It is different for the elderly couple who has lived in their house for 30 years and now has a large building constructed directly next door and wants to erect a fence that exceeds the max height allowed.

This also helps with our HERS rating.Converted Garage SpaceNew Living and Dining SpaceNew Living and Dining SpaceIN SUMIf I could do it over again, I would have chosen a location with fewer restrictions (historic and planning).

Also watch out for any HOA restrictions of course, and be aware that interest rates may be a lot higher for a non-warrantable condo - although I'm not sure how that would play out if it's your primary.  

Here are pockets I focus on for cash flow:West side - West boulevard, Cudell, Clark-Fulton, Jefferson, Bellaire-Puritas, Old BrooklynEast side - Fairfax, Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Newburgh Heights, Lee-Miles (the north side), BedfordHere are the areas that I focus on for appreciation:West side - Lakewood, Edgewater, Old Brooklyn, Ohio City, Tremont (above 490)East side - Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Fairfax*I have a graded neighborhood map of these areas as well if you would like to check it out.