The Yale Law Journal article, "Zoned Out: How Zoning Law Undermines Family Law’s Functional Turn," highlights this issue, noting that while family law has evolved to recognize diverse family structures, zoning laws have lagged behind, potentially hindering innovative housing solutions like co-living.Challenges for Co-Living InvestorsFor real estate investors interested in co-living, these restrictive definitions can lead to:Legal Barriers: Difficulty obtaining permits or approvals for co-living spaces due to non-compliance with traditional family definitions in zoning codes.Operational Challenges: Potential fines or legal disputes arising from housing arrangements that don't conform to local zoning definitions of a household.Market Limitations: Reduced ability to meet the growing demand for affordable, shared housing solutions.Advocacy for ReformThe Bloomberg article, "Why Are Zoning Laws Defining What Constitutes a Family?"

Are you investing in your local market?

Just do thorough research on the local market and have a solid plan for managing the properties remotely.Good luck!

One way to save some money, especially if you are local is to split the job. 

The LLC isn't the important part, it's the operating agreement- you should defintiely hire an excellent and local attorney to do that for you.

Check your local regulations if you plan to rent out the house. 

However, that doesn’t mean there’s no demand for affordable rentals—you just need to determine if your home fits the local rental market.

Is the washer price set higher then the local laundromat and are the dryers priced lower?

Since you're in Destin, you might want to check with local firms that have experience with STR-heavy communities, as they’ll be familiar with the risks and requirements.

You might also start building relationships with a local real estate attorney if you haven't already. 3.