I'm looking to buy a house in the St Pete market & have read zoning regulations, articles about STR (anything less than 30 days) and have discussed with my realtor.  

TD and Congress needs to come up with more relaxed tax regulations to make investing in real estate lucrative again.

One of the other factors that kept me from pulling the trigger is that the city has never passed any real STR regulation.

They don't understand how to price effectively, study the market, set boundaries with tenants, establish policies and procedures, communicate, and dozens of other things.

A Property Manager can also assist with understanding local regulations and the practical aspects of property management, ensuring you make a well-informed decision.Feel free to share more about your specific needs.

These programs offer options for less money down and in some cases DPA - Down payment assistance.As a banker for over 18+ years I am very skeptical when I hear a new name in the business only because its become tougher to lend with all of the new laws and credit/insurance requirements and regulations.  

I’m not sure all of the regulations/rules to this in PA though.

Please send them a letter saying that dogs are not allowed as per the lease they signed and getting a dog will result in violation of lease and immediate eviction procedure.

In some cases that's amazing -- one part of the town gov't considers it to be a commercial lodging establishment so it's exempt from STR permitting and regulation. 

The combination of Germany's stable economy, well-regulated property market, relatively low interest rates, and the opportunity for long-term capital appreciation make it a compelling choice for U.S.