The goal is to protect the value of having a buyer agent, but in a world where info is king, restricting access to listings could backfire, making people wonder about the need for agents.Despite the potential hurdles, these changes are pushing us to innovate and redefine our value to clients.

What are your strategies or restrictions to avoid weekend splits? 

My main concerns about Florida include: Chinese Drywall (very toxic; found in older homes); HOA Restrictions; Lots of people/crowds; sinkholes (properties sinking into the ground); Red tide (dead fish found on beaches due to algae bloom); Homeowners Insurance costs (w/older roofs); Mold; Hurricanes/Flooding , New construction (not always built to quality)... these are the most common issues found in the Florida market.What zip codes would you recommend for a single family investment property under 300k to mitigate these concerns? 

Oftentimes that's the case when HOAs implement rental restrictions. 

My boyfriend and I each own a 1BR condo and we are trying to move in together but unfortunately don’t have the option to rent our places due to HOA restrictions.

These rules restrict the amount of passive activity losses that can be deducted against other income for taxpayers with high incomes.Form 8582 is used to calculate and report passive activity losses and credits.

Initially, I aimed to leverage platforms like Airbnb during away series, but encountered restrictions due to the HOAs regulations, prohibiting rentals for less than 30 days.

The biggest obstacle here is not City zoning or ordinances (many have even addressed it yet) but the local Home Owners Associations who have put minimum restrictions on home sizes.  1000 sqft is one of the smallest, 1200 sqft is the average I've seen in my area.  

While I know alot about short sales (and basically did many before they were ever called shorts sales with regualted restrictions) you don't see me picking at any Realtor or investor who does them.

If you’re planning to focus on STR’s in Philadelphia, it’s important to understand the restrictive zoning and impact on STR’s.