Everyone has there favorite blend of software and automation tools they use.For me it's Hospitable (formerly SmartBnb). 

Go buy the book The 7 Levels of Communication and implement the practical advice from that book.

So overall yes the ADU guidance applies State wide, but specifically the requirements have to be implemented within the Coastal zone by the State CCC adopting or accepting the LCP as revised by the permitting jurisdiction.

I will implement this in to my life and journey in the real estate investment industry.

And trust me those numbers are on the conservative end, not to mention the tax savings, and the appreciation you'll realize if you implement this strategy

If so, What kind of automation tools do you have setup (Google Phone #, ticketing system, on-demand virtual assistant etc.)?  

Some use an automated value, similar to a Zestimate, while others will do an internal appraisal.  

You can link your bank feed, automate income and expense tracking and generate reports, etc. 

I was wondering if anyone uses a service to help in paying the various people they work with in investing (as applies), like contractors, home inspectors, wholesalers, appraisers, etc.I was initially looking at a serv...

You can automate 90%+ of your operations by:1) implementing a property management software with automated messaging (there are lots of options)2) using a dynamic pricing software (Pricelabs)3) finding a GREAT housekeeping company who is familiar with STR and can self-schedule with automatic notifications and live calendar access from your PMSThere is a lot of great info on the forum about self management and PMS recommendations.