Properties that are zoned mixed-use or commercial can be an exception.See the following links for more info:Short Term RentalsOWNING SHORT TERM RENTALS IN NEW ORLEANSA Guide To Orleans Parish's New Short-Term Rental RulesHere are a couple of recent news articles:Weak enforcement of short-term rental rules could cost NOLA millionsNew Orleans council wants more muscle in fight against illegal short-term rentals

There's still healthy tension, but by empowering someone else to make decisions, there are some extra expenses I wouldn't have voluntarily taken.3.

I would like to lay out a scenario, and see you guys flex your BP muscles and show me the way. 

After you know all those laws, I would talk with the seller about notifying the tenant that you will only (this can be done through the contract) be purchasing the property if they evict the tenant in the time period of escrow, and the unit needs to be investigated while in escrow, or you want a reduction in price due to the lack of knowledge of that unit.I have inherited a tenant and California is way different and more strict with tenant/landlord laws than most states, but luckily the tenant left without too much muscle (figuratively speaking).

If you are worried about someone trying to muscle you out of your deal or out bid you after your seller signs it you can have them sign it with a notary and have that purchase agreement recorded at the county recorders which would cloud title.

Pay for a standard curtain rod-you can get a type that is held in by tension or screwed into the wall for the ones with the tub. 

Welcome Sante Randall I'm in muscle shoals Alabama.

Then you can proceed with less tension and dread.The cure for lack of knowledge is education.

I direct everyone to my website to get more pics, qualification information, a virtual tour, and an application before I even move a muscle.

I would like to start with 3/2 SFH OR small MFHs (ideally duplex) while I gain my REI muscles.