Let me know I can help any further.Basement Requirements:15.12.540 - Basement space prohibited as habitable room, dwelling unit.No basement space shall be used as a habitable room or dwelling unit unless:A.The floor and walls are impervious to leakage of underground and surface runoff water and are insulated against dampness.B.The total of window area in each room is equal to at least the minimum window area sizes as required by Article IX of this chapter and is located entirely above the grade of the ground adjoining such window area.C.The total of openable window area in each room is equal to at least the minimum as required under Article IX of this chapter, except where there is supplied some other device affording adequate ventilation and approved by the housing inspector.D.There are no pipes, ducts or other obstructions less than six feet six inches above the floor level.E.All furnaces or other heating facilities are so located, insulated and separated from living areas by fireproof partitions or walls necessary pursuant to regulations of the fire director, so that the same do not constitute an undue hazard to the safety and health of the occupants.F.There is a second means of egress conforming to the requirements of Section 15.12.270 of this chapter.G.Basement space which shall be used as a habitable room or dwelling unit must conform to all provisions of this chapter and all other applicable ordinances.

We always do all health and safety-related items, plus items required to attract our tenant pool.

There are a lot of reasons people utilize short term rentals including business travel, non vacation personal travel such as family visits, contract employement (particualrly common in health care), people who have moved in to an area and haven't settled on their permanent living situation.

The other three major industries are trade, transportation and utilities, with those industries combining for 43,600 jobs, or 36 percent of the total employment.Jansen said the area is less likely to experience sharp fluctuations its economic health because of Texas A&M's presence as a constant, and growing, employer."

Again, a noble goal, but often times the reason people are homeless is because they have underlying issues such as mental health or substance abuse.

My suggestions would be the Fredericksburg area, which is conveniently half way in between both as well as the Greater Richmond area.The Fredericksburg area offers the appeal of being conveniently half way between DC and Richmond and has a thriving business/industrial sector including Geico, DHL, McKesson, idX, greenchip, and First Line Technologies along with being home to the University of Mary Washington and Mary Washington Health Care.The Greater Richmond area offers the appeal of being the State Capital, has a strong business/industrial/financial sector including Altria, GE, Meta, Lego, CapitalOne, Carmax, and Brinks to name just a few of the big players. 

Short-term rentals and multi-family are forbidden in certain areas because renters don't care at all about the long-term health of the community and Landlords, particularly those living in other states, have a difficult time actively participating, even if they have the best intentions.If I lived in that HOA, I would come at you with both guns blazing.

I will be dropping off a notice tomorrow for her that reads like this: (Please tell me what you think)"I or anyone who is contracted by me has a legal right to enter the property if a health or safety emergency exist, or if a repair needs to take place in order to protect the unit and to keep it in a safe and habitable condition.Reasonable notice will be given if possible, but in some cases notice cannot be given ahead of time.

For older, retired couples, health care is a huge expense and if you deplete most assets on taking care of one spouse, having a big lump sum come in and help the other person is HUGE. 

Just an FYI that this may require the filing of a partnership return.There are certainly things you can play around with when you have a business such as wholesaling(retirement accounts, health insurance deduction, home office, etc)Make sure to talk with a professional who understands taxation when it involves wholesalers.