In my opinion properties well suited for vacation rentals have:A great location for touristsNear outdoor / recreation destinations (beach's, ski resorts, etc.)Near nature (on a river, lake, ocean, etc.)Or perhaps a great location for business / corporate housing (Downtown, near major companies, etc.)Decent demand year-round (If it sits vacant 40 weeks out of the year you would be better off with a long-term tenant).Great amenities (WiFi, TV, Furnishings, Linens, Coffee, small appliances, etc.)Accept credit card paymentsPool / Hot Tub is a nice bonusOutdoor space at the property (Deck, balcony, patio, BBQ area, etc.)Pet friendly (not required, but will get you more interest)If your property seems to meet many of the above characteristics it is probably well-suited for a vacation rental.Some major differences you will need to figure out (compared to long-term)Who will do routine housekeepingHow will you get the guests moved in and out (lock box, in person, etc.)What laws govern your locationsWhat tax implications (bed tax, reporting, etc.) will you have to figure outHow much extra will you need to charge to make all the above worth it.

Also, get an invoice for everything and have copies of all the work done (permits etc) on your home. 

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If a formal probate, most state's probate laws permit the PR to sell assets during the course of administration.

Depending on the problems and where your located, you may not even be able to repair any damage to it because the county may not issue you a permit, but a county engineer will have to decide that.

Where I live, we have a lot of land and don't have to work with zoning other than getting building permits and inspections.  

I can only find permits for the roof.

One of them being taking advantage of the new legal suite rule that the city is passing.http://www.calgary.ca/PDA/pd/Pages/Permits/Projects/Applying-For-A-Secondary-Suite.aspx

It took me almost 4months to get a permit for a new construction duplex, due the review and back and forthing with the HDLC.  

Address: 17000 Locust Ave, Hazel Crest IllinoisTotal Purchase: $55,895 (Total amount on HUD-1)Total Rehab: $40,475 (inc'l village permits)Mortgage Balance: $39,267LoC Balance: $51,252Current Out-of-Pocket: ~$7,290Total Owed to Lender: $90,519Total Out-of-Pocket: ~$7,290To be completely honest I wasn't entirely sure what direction to take when first embarking on this project...