People are tired of government removing property rights and coddling criminals.

I know some state and local governments have laws on STR and of course thats a important factor.

Understaffed governments don't have the manpower to look for these problems.

Go through your local SBA and/or government websites to obtain the proper documentation and do it yourself.

This thread has instilled the fear of gov (like fear of God, but with the government) regarding being audited.I think I understand what activities count towards REPS hours once I own a property.As a followup to Becca's post above, I am looking for clarity on activities specific to a property before I close its purchase. 

Your local government is there to assist you on questions exactly like this one.

The Tax deed in my state is very strong it confirms I am the owner so many of the rental properties I own still have the government issued tax deed.If the county is doing their job property with notifications, then the tax deed is not messy at all, at least not in SC. 

Check with your state real estate governing body to find out what they require.  

There are safe financing choices for real estate ventures, including seller financing, hard money loans, private loans, government-backed loans, crowdfunding platforms, and traditional mortgages.

Building in 6 months would be a tough job for me so I’ll just find another way to keep my money from the government.