Courts must honor the laws passed by the legislators unless they are unconstitutional.

@Neil Schoepp I assume the blog was hinting at the idea that someone who does not have their own finances in order cannot invest, effectively.If you a uncertain about your own financial habits (carry credit card debt, other loans, bad spending habits), then I would recommend getting those sorted out, in order to make sure that any money you make in real estate isn't just falling into the abyss.

What are the legislation issues (including eviction cost and time) that are likely to impact profitability?

Rather than buying into a market-priced (not a great deal) huge commitment, with uncertain outcome. 

Here is a section of the legislation: (765 ILCS 735/1.2) (from Ch. 80, par. 62.2) Sec. 1.2.

I would understand if there was a specific city/township that you experienced some ridiculous regulations, new legislation, or terrible tax situation, but to write off a general area that a couple million people call home is a bit aggressive, don't you think?

Again, looking for anything that could help amend local legislation in favor of STR (I don't plan to sit this out!). 

[Mayor] Baraka said he was seeking to change that, working with state legislators to create a law or ordinance that would allow city contractors to work on private property and to fix lead service lines without permission.https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/26/nyregion/newark-lead-water-pipes.html

If someone's uncertain about something and asks I can always help too.

Therefore, he want to get out of the lease.In my lease, the language I have written for termination is "Any notice to terminate this tenancy must comply with the applicable legislation of the State of Tennessee (the "Act")."