Forced equity and cash flow vary quite a bit by the deal, but Idaho is the most landlord friendly state in the country- the state actually just passed a law making it illegal for cities to regulate rent rates or fees in any way. 

Your CPA should be able to guide you how to categorize all your expenses so that you can do it correctly yourself.https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/tangible-property-final-regulations#:~:text=The%20de%20minimis%20safe%20harbor%20election%20eliminates%20the%20burden%20of,is%20properly%20deductible%20or%20capitalizable.

The regulations need to be taken into account but finding a good deal in these markets is easier than most.

Purchase price: $85,000 Cash invested: $150,000 Contributors: Hannah Holland BRRRR in a small pocket of SFHs that is surrounded by commercial near downtown, therefore our lot is zoned commercial, not ideal for pulling out as much cash as possible, BUT due to Weatherford STR regulations, I am now eligible to STR this "commercial" property.

I've been hitting that market too, but there are a lot of regulations about attorneys doing business with clients so I have to be careful about that. 3.

Problem is that European countries like Portugal and Spain are following (or preceding) the negative STR regulations that you find in more and more places in North America.

The only time the market ever crashed in Miami seriously was because there was mortgage fraud going on and then the mortgage industry was regulated.

By your logic any law regulating commerce would be valid… that’s not how it works. 

If they enact STR regulations might be an issue.

According to Attorney Cathy Lucrezi, "So, in addition to being a property manager, you become a "CRA" - subject to all the laws, regulations, and liabilities as Equifax.