In 2016, homeowners in Indio’s Orchard community were weighing an election-year decision. Should they — or shouldn’t they — restrict short-term rentals in their neighborhood?  At the time, vacation rentals had become a contentious issue throughout the Coachella Valley, and The Orchard was no different. For years, opposing factions within the 93-unit community had disagreed over whether or not short-term rentals were allowed in their neighborhood. Some homeowners eagerly leased their properties to short-term guests on Airbnb, while others worried that neighboring properties were starting to resemble hotels more than homes   Read the article………………