Quote from @Ben Russell: Although I agree the leases and the legal implications of "Mid-Term" rentals and "long-term" rentals are closly related, I don't think the leases should be identical. 

Time allows for adjustments, scaling, and reinvestment in ways that short-term projects simply can’t achieve. 

I made an effort to connect with everyone until I eventually connected with the top investor/broker.

Quote from @Nathan Gesner: There were a couple experienced investors on the forums that loved to tell everyone they could manage a short-term rental in just five minutes a week. 

We understand the committee has put the issues on hold due to Helene recovery efforts.

I put forth effort to keep my RE investment significantly leveraged.  

Yes, I realize it was the first time, that is why I would cover the cost in an effort to be a good landlord and not discourage my tenants from reporting future issues.

Then, never stop moving toward it.Remember, the journey won’t be easy, but the rewards—both tangible and intangible-are worth every ounce of effort.

Curious how this will play out in the courts (granted it's LTR) and affect pricing products used for STR such as PriceLabs (which I use but have to seriously manually adjust for very specific reasons). I'm aware that ...

Coastal cities might give you long-term appreciation, while places like Lakeland or Ocala can deliver better cash flow right away.