I just had a lovely family from Australia with 4 kids discovering California for the first time who were denied from their booking due to "water damage" , they were told.

Any tips or pointers in general?

But you said you had old wooden.Aside from the fact that it's the law, with 3 bedroom units chances are better than even that you're going to have kids in those units.

FWIW, here's a tip:  call a few and start by asking if you will have a dedicated account representative, or will you be assigned to someone different each time you contact their call center? 

Hi all,I am in Omaha, NE and have done private acquisitions for a local real estate investment company and am ready to pursue my first personal investment property.I like the concept of peer to peer or hard money lending and wanted advice or tips on best hard money lenders for “first timers”...Any recommendations?

You are exposing yourself to potential liability (neighbors with kids) and damage to your business (that guy rents to sex offenders/drug criminals). 

I also have young kids that, when combined with my job, take up a large amount of time.

I havent been away from my wife and kids for a decade and a half but here I am - sitting in a rental that reminds me of college while my family is 2 hours away. 

Hey just looking for some advice and tips on how to find deals in your neighborhood, online, auditors wedbiste?

I am 43, married with two young kids.