It's not quite as profitable as doing AirBNB yourself, but at least it's a stable income. 

You just need confirmation from your broker the amount you would receive from the commission (if they take a cut), if you're your own broker you can authorize that yourself. 

I WAS going to say you’d be setting yourself up for a large tax bill on that $200k, assuming investment.

Usually its a safer bet.

I don't foresee Texas implementing a similar law, but I'd be interested to know how this change has affected others.Side note: It's not the Section 8 tenants that I'm avoiding, it's the government bureaucracy that comes with it.I believe the majority of the US population lives in states with the same law.How do we navigate it in those states?

Do I rip the bandaid off and get Ethan Allen or Bassett?

@Stephen PattonStarting in real estate can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down step by step is key.

I dont need to know this stuff I hire people to do it for me..

There were even some companies that refused to do business with them out of an abundance of caution.

Yes, do not contact them outside of VRBO.