At some point you will need to let the code official in the place. 

Next Step:I am still in college while my wife works full time and I play baseball so time is officially crunched.

Before we officially became REI,  we rented a small house in Houston after moving to a larger one.  

Like all of Florida, our hotel lobby is strong so zoning for vacation rentals is tight (and not worth doing if not legally zoned).Just the facts here - and just the ones that investors can't get enough of...

This could include a timeline for the ceiling repairs and a payment plan for the rent owed.Legal Consultation: If you cannot reach an amicable solution, consider consulting with a property lawyer or a local landlord association for advice on the next steps, which might include official notices or mediation.Act Proactively in the Future: To prevent similar situations, consider setting up a maintenance reserve for unexpected repairs and clearly communicate maintenance priorities and timelines to tenants.Remember, maintaining a positive relationship with your tenant can often be more beneficial in the long run than strict enforcement of rules.

We first got her to officially sign a letter of lease termination (it wasn't worth our time to pursue a lawsuit on her to recover all the money she owed us), and went to the property, where we find that a man we didn't know lived there, who claimed that he was paying the rent for each month. 

It takes just a little over a decade for your purchasing power to get cut in half.I've seen the ShadowStats site, which claims the actual inflation rate is twice the official inflation rate.

Keep in mind if you add a submeter system that is not an official SAWS or CPS meter you will need to find a way to charge the tenant for their usage.

I wanted to provide the official link to the Section 184 loans in case any other people came searching for more information on this loan type:  SECTION 184 INDIAN HOME LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAMCurrently Fairway Mortgage is the #1 lender in the country for this loan type but the site will tell you other lenders who are approved as well.  

Also have you checked with Los Gatos officials about AirBNB rules?