I finally decided to close the doors mainly because the unit used was not available anymore, but also because the regulations got stricker and stricker over time.Now, if you want to use your 2-4 as an STR, you need to show proof that you are living in the unit you are renting by sharing a government-issued ID with that exact unit or your tax exemption form.If you have a building over 5 units, it's a bit easier but still challenging ( you can rent up to 25% of the units out for airbnb)...the few people I know that are successful are NOT the owners of the building, but more so the operator of the airbnb unit aka str arbitrage

Is it worth investing in SFRs for a part-time, non-professional investor?

@Nigel YarbroughTo find cash buyers and structure a lucrative deal, join local real estate investment groups, contact agents, search public records, attend property auctions, use online platforms, connect with wholesalers, and send direct mail campaigns.

It is a non profit housing assistance service out of Charlotte.

@Cody FriedrichAssuming you bought the duplex in Indiana non-owner occupied, house hacking is a completely different calculation (in my opinion). 

I've been sued 5 times - twice as a public official and 3 times by insurance companies.

Without proper permits, there’s a chance the city may request you to revert any non-compliant additions (like the extra bathroom) to align with code standards.When it comes to refinancing, banks tend to look closely at the property’s legal compliance.

Public lists big dog.

Is this information usually publicly available?

You can also scrub public records to see who has recently bought in the area (if available) all cash, some of these folks are investors, hit them up too.