If we see an uptick in dual agency transactions, we'll probably also see an uptick in lawsuits and increased regulation around dual agency. 

It's a highly nuanced industry that isn't very regulated so you will need to know what you can and cannot do legally and then create some personalized guidelines around what you want to fund and what you want your returns to look like.

Nevada is a unique state in it has a lot of hoops to jump through for Hard Money Lenders to lend in (versus much less regulations in most other states) - not impossible to find by any means, but Nevada is going to limit your options

You can get a house for $100 per night which makes all of the houses unprofitablePlus there’s a lot of regulation limiting occupancy, etc. etc.There’s tons of houses on the market for sale right now in the Poconos at very inexpensive prices, because no one is making any money on their STR‘s so everyone has to sell.

I live in Sarasota County (outside of Sarasota City), FL and trying to understand the rules, regulations and loopholes with STR properties.

Ensure you understand property laws, taxes, and local regulations.

Too many arcane rent control regulations to trip you up.

Backup Withholding: If a contractor fails to provide a TIN or gives you an incorrect TIN, you may be required to withhold a percentage of their payment for federal taxes (known as backup withholding) and remit it to the IRS.Following these steps will ensure you are in compliance with IRS regulations and avoid potential penalties.

And STR is much more involved with high turnover rates so you’ll not only need to post the listing but know how to keep it competitive so that you maximize bookings, of course, furnishing it, keeping supplies, restocked, cleaning, maintenance, And what about consideration to any local STR rules and regulations?  

Have you gone to the state, county and/or city websites to search for any STR rules or regulations?