For a very through instruction on running numbers for a STR, Tony Robinson created this video and analyzer for newbies.Tony Robinson Analyzer  Many STR investors might not consider hotels to be their direct competition, or think of KPIs the same, but hotels are definitely competition for STRs. 

But as in everything - it depends.1. get the land legally entitled and have a plat drawn up. 

There are legal challenges, but in my opinion not the best place to be, when the authorities don't like you.   

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Pursue the con man later through proper legal channels.

A thorough understanding of legal concepts, contracts, property rights, and regulatory difficulties may be gained via studying law, especially real estate law.

If the changes were done legally, in accordance with the HOA covenants, you are essentially out of luck.

-For instance, if you don't follow legal timelines, you can be fined treble damages:(The other potential issue is being able to PROVE to a judge that the tenant caused the damages you charge them for. - So, where is the tenant's MoveIn Checklist? 

If the house was occupied, I would definitely be concerned about bothering tenants but if it's vacant that's a non factor.I understand both sides, but you should be able to go see it again as part of your due diligence

I am thinking it is not even legal for a licensed contractor to do unpermitted work like that.