Here is the rule from the IRS regarding length of stay for short term rentals:As defined by Treasury Regulation Sec. 1.469-1T(e)(3)(ii)(A)The average period of customer use is 7 days or lessThe average period of customer use is 30 days or less.

The only way to know it is to have someone experienced review it.The article must have been written long ago, before 2018, when this 2-yr rule existed.

This is a new underwriting guideline of the insurance companies because they haven’t been profitable and must raise the rates and lower the risk factors in order to comply with state regulations on adequate reserves and future solvency.  

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

It seems like each town has its own regulations and limitations.

Here are some key criteria for evaluating a Cost Segregation provider:- Seek out a Certified Cost Segregation Professional- Consider their experience with tangible property regulations.

Property managers ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, reducing the risk of legal disputes and penalties.7.

Quote from @Katie Nolan: Here's the Oregon Landlord - Tenant Law: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.htmlHere's a handbook that may be easier to understand: https://oregonlawhelp.org/resources/landlord-tenant-law-oreg...If you're going to be successful, particularly in a heavily regulated state, then I recommend you study the law regularly.

Check with the local regulations on permits and what is required.

Short term, assuming the real estate lobby doesn't sue this to keep delaying/appealing, once it goes into effect there will be no more broker fees paid by tenant *unless they hire the broker*Some long term effects I can predict already: - Landlords now having to absorb broker fees will bake this into the rent (e.g. how "no fee" units typically are priced a little higher than other units) - Real estate board will require another document (or checkbox) for tenants to sign stating that they're hiring the listing broker and responsible for compensating them for their fee *if* they apply and are approved- Regular New Yorkers will have an even harder time to find an apartment because you cannot legislate/regulate away a housing crises...