To make them legal, I sent the following things:* A letter containing info about the Hayward Rent Stabilization Ordinance, and a reference to my previously having given them a copy of same. 

Patrick, These posts contain gold (looking at you @Patricia Steiner).

I understand your point, but I'm not on board with the logical leap that AirBnB = Building a Holiday Inn.Planning commissions do zoning to contain commercial activity, but it is often used by entities with vested interests to create barriers to entry and restrict competition.Further - Taking actions like banning AirBnB only creates a black market - similar to what's happening with STR's in New York.I'm not trying to make the point that there should be no zoning ... only to say that there are more factors at play than most people recognize.

Thanks @Jim Adrian and I'll be sure to contain my excitement and not have plans drawn before I even have the land. 

Yes...I do....I leave one in each bathroom.I also leave a welcome packet containing....cleaning products, stainless steel appliance cleaner, glass top stove cleaner...ect :)

There are a few self-contained guides that you can access here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guidesAlerts can be really helpful too: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

We do check ID and it must be valid and contain a photo.

The notes to the accounts sometimes contain very illuminating information that can help you form an opinion about management.3.

http://www.constructiondive.com/news/co-constructi...A new construction defects law that could revive condominium development has passed the Colorado House unanimously and is expected to gain Senate approval as well, according to CBS Denver.The new legislation would reverse new-development obstacles contained in the existing law, such as a homeowners association's (HOA) ability to sue condominium developers without first obtaining homeowner approval.Developers say the current law has led to "frivolous" lawsuits that have all but halted condominium development in the state.

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