So the three types of zones aren't "official" per se, so I would advise speaking with people who would know i.e. realtors, investors, property managers, others hosts, etc. and simply asking them what the medium to long term outlook is on STR regulation in that zone is.

Any investors in Michigan and specifically the Washtenaw, Livingston, and Monroe counties? We are newer to the real estate world and looking to connect with local investors, and for off market deals from wholesalers. ...

You haven't advocated for quantity-- I get that, but you've advocated for things that are usually not quality per se.

In my local market (SE Michigan) construction costs have gone up but home prices have fallen.

There are some that can seing 85% however be catious of additional qualifications/requirements and additional fees/payments. 

Quartz won’t get you a 5 star review or boost your ADR per se, but having a place parents can let their kids play may.

East coast gets higher normally because of foreclosure risk.. not the risk of foreclosure per se but if you have to in some states it can take years.

I am living on the SE side which is ultra-competitive currently.

I am not sure I buy that Pilsen is the one southside of Chicago neighborhood driving rent increases, but it is surely a gentrifying area and factor.I think Bronzevilles & Woodlawn's ability to have more new developments has allowed that entire se coordinator to become a huge factor on the southside.Regardless, whatever you are doing is working so keep doing it!

I have a duplex in SE CC, on a 2.99% 30 year mortgage.