He recently mentioned that he remodeled (removed a bathroom and replaced with a walk in cooler).

I need some advice with how I might consider handing a tough situation (for me at least) with existing second floor tenants.

By restricting airflow a little less heat is given off to the room when the heat is running thereby keeping the room a little cooler. 4.

The fact that the building already exists and was historically used as a workshop helps from a use/history standpoint, but converting it into a separate rental unit is usually where things get tricky.

That’s how institutional buyers think, and that’s where liquidity still exists.

What is the best/cleanest way to handle the existing lease?

I understand that the City of Anaheim is no longer issuing new STR permits, so one option is to buy a property that already has an existing STR license.

Your best bet is probably reaching out to existing STR owners who might have a slow season they'd consider leasing out to you.

Are there any existing investor groups in the area that would be open to us attending?

New construction vs existing homes (important) Here’s something counterintuitive.New construction in East Tennessee is often cheaper than existing homes right now.