Some STR hosts have switched to MTR though with the laws so maybe you just have a supply problem there.

Unfortunately, Texas has a law prohibiting HELOCs on rental properties and I believe they also have a 70-75% max total loans allowed on the property which cuts into the equity I've built and would only allow for me to access 30K which would make it less appealing to go through the process for only 30K.

But, now laws are much stronger, identity much more difficult to hide.  

I just got quoted $160000 for a four unit plus in law in Brookfield including permit and all related fees. for an extra $3500 I can add two EV chargers, but will receive a $16,000 credit from ComEd.

The bank had a problem with my holding LLC and after speaking with the law firm who created the LLC they were still confused. 

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

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I just got off the phone with a law firm doing the foreclosure legal work for a bank.

And in certain markets like SF bay area if the sewer line is of a certain age its mandatory to replace it before close of escrow its a law.

This is a highly specialized area of law.