He concluded that they would consider changing our B-1  zoning to a R-3 zone,  which would require us to have a fire sprinkler installed before the inspection can even begin.

Month to month you can give proper notice and follow local laws. 

Sellers won’t budge at $759,000.The property is properly priced.This would be a primary residence that I can also operate as a str.

You need to follow the proper procedure to get the tenant out. 

Do you have proper security deposits?

HomeAdvisor says the average cost of installing trim is about $1,300 from within a range of $600 to $2,100. 

The hookups are on the 2nd floor so I have some concerns about the tenant installing them and possibly damaging the property.- Purchasing security like ADT and or getting smart locks? 

I could buy the materials and install myself so the price wouldn't be too bad.

From the past, I did 1031 this into a duplex unit I am holding.This was a fantastic fix and flip done correctly with quality workmanship and proper time involved to give the end user a quality home.https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4264-Feather-Ave-San-Diego-CA-92117/16913489_zpid/ How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

(This is about taxes)You need a Zoning Permit for Visitor Accommodation:To rent your home for stays of 30 days or fewer.If the property is not your primary residence.Housing requirementsSmoke alarms must be installed:In each bedroom.In the hallway in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.On each floor of the home, including basements.Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed:Within 15 ft. of the entrance to every bedroom or within 15 ft. of a bed in sleeping areas if there isn’t an enclosed bedroom.Centrally on a wall or the ceiling, but not directly in front of a door to a bathroom or within 5 ft. of a cooking appliance.Under the installation requirements for smoke alarms if they are combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.You can’t post signs for lodging on your home.The home can’t be occupied by more than three people (including the owner and renters) who aren’t related by blood, marriage, life partnership, adoption, or foster-child status.You cannot change your house so that it no longer resembles a private residence.Information you must provide your rentersRenters are only allowed to have guests between the hours of 8 a.m. and midnight.You must tell renters the trash and recycling collection days and any trash disposal rules and regulations.