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#Short-Term Rentals

21 articles tagged “Short-Term Rentals” across Coastal Insights.

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ADUs

SB 9 Lot Splits in Coastal California

SB 9's ministerial lot-split pathway is suspended inside the Coastal Zone, but discretionary splits remain viable under Local Coastal Programs, if you know the timeline and the LCP rules.

Paul Johnston Apr 22, 2026 11 min
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Luxury Rentals

Malibu Luxury Rental Returns in 2026

NextGen Coastal's Malibu portfolio delivered 5.8–6.4% net yields in 2025. Here's how we position luxury oceanfront SFRs for maximum owner returns in 2026.

Paul Johnston Apr 20, 2026 9 min
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Finance & Taxes

Filing a Prop 8 Decline-in-Value Appeal in 2026

California Proposition 8 allows coastal rental owners to appeal for a temporary downward reassessment when current market value drops below the Prop 13 base, here's how to file in 2026.

Chris Kerstner Apr 10, 2026 11 min
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Property Management

The Real Cost of a California Rental LLC

Form 568, the $800 minimum tax, charging-order protection, and the practical owner-economics for coastal California rental LLCs in 2026.

Paul Johnston Apr 8, 2026 11 min
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CA Landlord Law

AB 12 Compliance for California Rental Owners

AB 12 caps security deposits at one month's rent effective July 1, 2024. Coastal landlords face unique compliance challenges with high-rent SFRs and STR conversions.

Sarah Kleinsmith Apr 7, 2026 14 min
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Apartments

Fighting HOA Rental Bans in Orange County

Orange County HOAs increasingly restrict or ban rentals through CC&R amendments. Understand your legal options, enforcement patterns, and compliance strategies.

Paul Johnston Apr 6, 2026 12 min
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Single Family Homes

Newport Beach HOA Rental Caps in 2026

Newport Beach HOA rental restrictions tighten in 2026. Understand cap calculations, waitlist mechanics, and compliance strategies for coastal SFR operators.

Paul Johnston Mar 31, 2026 12 min
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Trends

A Decade of Costa Mesa ADU Entitlement

Costa Mesa's ADU entitlement landscape transformed dramatically over the past decade. We trace the regulatory milestones that turned backyard cottages from planning nightmares into streamlined rental assets.

Paul Johnston Mar 27, 2026 12 min
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Single Family Homes

Laguna Beach HOA Rental Rules in 2026

Laguna Beach HOAs are tightening rental enforcement in 2026. Learn how to navigate new restrictions, avoid fines, and maintain compliance in coastal communities.

Paul Johnston Mar 26, 2026 12 min
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Property Management

What the IRS Actually Asks in a REPS Audit

IRS examination of REPS claims focuses on contemporaneous time logs, material participation proof, and spouse election consistency. Coastal investors face heightened scrutiny.

Chris Kerstner Mar 24, 2026 12 min
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Short Term Rentals

Manhattan Beach's STR Ban in R-1 Zones

Manhattan Beach's STR ordinance prohibits vacation rentals in R-1 zones while preserving pathways in mixed-use districts. We decode the compliance mechanics and ROI trade-offs for $2M–$10M coastal investors.

Paul Johnston Mar 16, 2026 12 min
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Property Tech

The §30C EV Charger Tax Credit Before 2027

The §30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit offers coastal SFR investors up to $100,000 per charger installation, but the clock is ticking toward 2027.

Chris Kerstner Mar 13, 2026 12 min
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Insurance

The California FAIR Plan for Rental Owners

The CA FAIR Plan provides essential fire coverage when standard carriers exit coastal markets. Here's how investors structure comprehensive protection for beachfront and hillside rentals.

Chris Smith Feb 24, 2026 12 min
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Insurance

Renting in Laguna Canyon's Fire Zone

Post-fire insurance challenges demand proactive disclosure and policy management. Learn CA wildfire zone requirements, tenant notification protocols, and renewal strategies.

Chris Smith Jan 12, 2026 12 min