What are you hearing that might hinder converting a unit to a STR?

It hinders profitability.  

Certainly get in touch with a real estate title attorney to check into this one first to make sure you can actually legally get it over to your name and also that there aren't any deed restrictions on title that would hinder you from changing the use to residential.... also check with local zoning of course. 

I say no, but that is my opinion.All it does is hinder investors and hurt the economy.

I have limited time due to two robust jobs, so my desire to invest outside of my known area is hindered.

It's all boom and bust cycles which can both help and hinder.

You can use the cash generated by the business, but be prepared to have a CPA look over your books, the lender will want to know that the cash you are removing from the business is not going to hinder the day to day operation of the business.Hope that helps,Kelly

Check with the city zoning department to see what the regulations are for the area as that might hinder all plans in an of itself.  

It comes with responsibilities that will hinder you and will just delay your getting started.  

Exemptions were later adopted, those exemptions were not as they are now when the law was adopted, the exemptions were modified but not for dealers, that hinders the intent of the law, but for homeowners who were placed at a disadvantage in selling a property.