Additionally, check out The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday...it's a good read for providing perspective on life.Disclaimer: I am not an attorney.

my fear was that it would automatically lock in her rate for another year. 

I know in the markets I work in here in Denver and Colorado Springs, Airbnb and STRs are the last option for those wanting to cash flow.

Ok, just to chime in here with @Matt BishopYes, a good PM would handle it 0 sweet on Property Owner BUT I'd ALWAYS communicate it with my owners, regardless of any maintenance directive UNLESS I am in Portfolio management where whole point is we talk 4 times a year. 

There's already some great advice in here.

Staying calm and surrounding yourself with a strong team won't stop obstacles, but it'll turn them into opportunities!

There's nothing about gold or silver that makes it inherently more or less valuable other than general agreement by societies. 4.

Maybe some lenders can hop in here and give a second/more detailed opinion.

Especially with the changes in the San Diego market, specifically the new short term rental ordinance it is important to be knowledgeable in potential conflicts/obstacles that could arise. 

Inherently when you go through operation you will be faced with mini repairs here and there.