Zac, while it is true that some trusts are complicated, file tax returns, get EIN's and need attorneys to set them up for you...what I am talking about is a basic Grantor Revocable Trust (Better known as a Land Trust or an "Illinois Type Land Trust").

I think this is the gift and the curse of a still emerging asset class (short term rentals) - as it becomes more "institutional" i.e. more like commercial real estate with more sophisticated buyers then financials and systems for this will likely become more streamlined and stable, but we are still in a place where the buyer pools are more newish investors or typically residential basic investors, so not has experienced or sophisticated evaluating investments based on a detailed financial analysis like more seasoned commercial investors likely would.anyways, just a guess on what might be going on here

Agreed with @John Underwood it is basically a job. 

Basically I would do a market analysis of the property as if it were in that new zone by looking for comps in that zoning and adjusting for the difference.

Investing in real estate is a great way to build wealth, and it’s smart to start by understanding the basics.

Basically, the guy’s tantrum cost him a lot of business. 

Investing in new construction can make sense here given the strong appreciation and you end up leveraging basically the same amount of cash and have an asset that's not 60+ years old or more. 

Educate yourself on the basics of house hacking.

I basically started:​This subsection does not prevent a landlord or tenant from recovering cost or attorney fees under a court order under requirements ch 799 or 814."

I know the basics of wholesaling but I value the companies lead system more then anything.