I’ve been hearing some chatter about large hotel chains lobbying significant funds to push for regulations or outright bans on short-term rentals like Airbnb.

With VA loans, you’ve got a huge advantage to get started with little to no money down, and military bases are perfect for long-term or short-term rentals.

If its general information, Bigger Pockets has a ton of info that you can learn at your own speed, just type "STR" or "Short Term Rental" in the search bar and a bunch of info will show up. 

Quote from @Brian Clark: Looking to network in Southern Maine to learn and share about long term rental properties. 

We have a primary home, short-term rentals as well as paper investments. 

Short-term rentals are becoming oversaturated in certain markets plus anti-STR legislation is resulting in some of those properties also converting to long-term rentals.You already have the operations experience by self-managing.

Most long-term lenders will use an AMC to select the appraiser.

Diversifying geographically can also reduce risk and increase long-term returns.For example, there are several markets across the U.S. that are ideal for new investors because they offer affordable entry points, reliable cash flow, and strong economic fundamentals.

I'm looking to build a Casita/poolhouse for use as a short term rental in Summerlin.

If the local market is healthy and rental income will be adequately managed by a property manager, then a long term residence could be used to build equity.