It isn't practical to find "affordable" GCs, at least we've not been able to in our rust belt market, where home prices are way below national average.

We’re practically neighbors!

What are the best practices in negotiating a lower commission with a listing agent?

Keaton owns a money hungry company with disgusting practices, steer clear at all costs. 

Is this a common practice or are there rules against doing so?

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

From a practical standpoint, add an umbrella policy to cover liability in case you get sued just to be safe. 5.

Learn how to analyze property, then practice, practice, practice.

There have been several favorable rulings on this issue as it relates to trusts to the point that most accountants are now accepting this as trusted practice for LLCs as well.You never say never with the IRS. 

(Yes, Colorado Springs also allows them in non-owner occupied homes but with limitations that in practice make it nearly impossible.)I still think this change is good policy, but for anyone wanting a vacation rental in municipalities that have a primary residence rule, this doesn't change anything.