But I am in FL, and Im sure that scares others, but I am not just talking about natural disasters - just general over-regulation. 

This company charges 15% on top of any maintenance requests in addition to their normal fees but all I need to do is approve the estimates - they do all the work/communication with the contractors.Recently my PM sent me a few maintenance requests: a $1400 to fix some plumbing in a bathroom (clogged and leaking - contractor says they need to cut the pipes, reroute and replace some plumbing, recaulk.

Pick up the phone or stop by local code enforcement offices to make sure that you have a crystal clear understanding of local laws and regulations.

I exited the market due to the short term rental regulations - properties that are rented under 90 days are considered short term.

Just like on the West coast pre foreclosures are highly regulated but folks violate those laws all the time..

Make sure the zoning, local building department/regulations, and neighborhood allow you to put a tiny house on your property and rent it out.If that is not possible, using that money for the next property makes sense.In general, I think increasing housing density will help provide more badly needed housing affordably.To Your Success!

We I purchasedthe property, the previous owners updated the plumbing, adding HAVCand updated the electrical.

I own a fourplex in McAllen, TX, and recently dealt with a major plumbing issue.

In NY, NJ, CT, PA, MA the security deposit is regulated, as well as how much you can collect at lease signing. 

In the last 18 months various states have instituted new rules, regulations or laws related to (1) need for licensure to wholesale (2) restrictions on marketing of a property in which you do not have ownership and (3) disclosure requirements when dealing with a homeowner that makes it clear to the homeowner that the contact signed with the wholesaler is not a definitive “sales” contract, therefore making it less likely home owners will sign4.