It also requires a small monthly payment, so once it's started we've got our impetus to meet at least once a month (lol).Speaking of which, I'd say it's nearing the time to propose another Yokohama area meet-up!

Can transfering the title to a land trust help overcome the owner occupancy requirement on JADU

Some cities require the STR permit number in the title or very top of the OTA listing so city permit  technicians can scan and keep track otherwise the owner will be contacted and fined for forgetting or shut down if operating illegally.Some cities have a 24/7 STR hotline dedicated to receiving any complaints (from neighbors, HOA) for a code compliance officer to act onSome cities issue expensive fines for those operating without the STR permit

She mentioned that the location of the lot (on the water, etc.) was most important for her.Best luck!

Tangibly, this could be a detached or attached space converted, or maybe you find a master down floorplan with other bedrooms upstairs (and that master has a door to the outside and is large enough to add a kitchenette tapping into water and drain from bathroom or kitchen).

We focus on building multifamily and taking on house hacking projects.Phoenix has a water shortage so recently changed some laws to make guest houses or additional units more acceptable.The bottom line is, once you decide what area and what type of main house you want, go search for a good deal and then add a little value for higher rents. 

He has a 5.5% rate, which is assumable, but FHA guidelines would require owner occ. 

Your insights would be invaluable as I navigate this new terrain.Thanks in advance What type of deal are you seeking that would require hard money?

Required to clean up after our selves as we go.

That might be difficult to do, especially in FL where most carriers are requiring a 4 point inspection.