Im familiar with section 8 / hud and i know certain areas developments must adhere to that, but homeowners arent restricted insofar as the amount of rent they can ask for

I live abroad in Bermuda and I'm currently unable to buy property there due to restrictions and transaction taxes.

Or what about the syndicator who did purchase the multi-family building in your narrow investment thesis  and did bet wrong on rates but a major employer just announced significant relocation to the municipality where the apartment building is located or a restrictive zoning overlay was just enacted making it difficult to add new density or maybe its the new commercial development just anounced that is anchored by a wholefoods and exciting nightlife exeriences a block away. 

But if you walk in, everyone introduces themselves as mortgage brokers and it doesn't say "XYZ Lending" on the wall, it says "ABC Small Time Local Mortgage Brokerage." 2) Yes, with certain restrictions/requirements, some of which vary by state. 

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

Hello allI have been looking at some areas in Washington state and Str’s around Suncadia caught my eye but it seems there are some restrictions if you don’t use their in-house property management.

Edison also adds more restrictions on your usage when you can run your AC in the summer.

There are no current restrictions there. 

Ohio is one of those states that restricts lenders requiring a Prepayment Penalty.

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.