Also make sure you research any local government / municipal STR restrictions.

I see how hard a lot of my colleagues work, even in their 60s, and I want to start investing soon, so I don't have to work grueling overnight shifts when my body won't have as much strength in 20-30 years like it does now.  

A lot of money was made the last few years that is not normal and that is what happens when the government prints $6 trillion.

I do not believe the government should be able to mandate a change to existing contracts.  

The specific height has to be composed with the area and body of water.

Are you researching these properties to find those with abnormally high eviction levels, involuntary liens, various government code violations or what?  

They just might not be licensed, might not be ethical, usually don’t answer to a broker or a regulatory body (unless they are licensed) and use a different sales process where the EM typically goes hard earlier in the transaction and the buyer is on their own with fewer contingencies and less time to do their due diligence.

This needs more coverage to combat the stereotype that landlords are all greedy and need government regulation!

Technology creates more efficient markets and I suspect that has shifted the business more towards using technology and marketing to hit singles consistently rather than home runs. massive government actions created record inflation, high interest rates, and a host of other consequences to REI and other areas of life

The future of real estate investment is bright, with technology, government policies, and a strong demand driving the market towards new horizons.