Real estate investors are attracted to medium-term rentals to gain the benefits of extra cash flow versus long-term rentals while avoiding regulatory risks, high turnover, and intensive management of short-term rentals.While many investors are now turning to medium-term rentals to build their portfolios, the lending world has unfortunately been a little slow to keep up.

All the hard work it took to get myself into a position to invest was not kind on my body.

Summary of Key Impacts: Factor Impact of Rent Control Investor Strategy Rental Income Growth Limits rent increases, reducing cash flow Focus on long-term stability or diversify into non-controlled areas Property Valuation May lower property values and Cap Rates Target appreciation potential or mixed-income properties Tenant Turnover Lowers turnover, reducing vacancy rates Maximize tenant retention and provide value-add services Maintenance Costs Reduces available cash for maintenance Improve cost efficiency and pass-through allowable expenses Legal & Compliance Increases regulatory and legal complexities Hire legal advisors and stay updated on local regulations Supply & Demand May increase demand for existing rental units Target high-demand, low-supply areas for long-term appreciation Financing Stricter lending criteria due to limited income growth Use alternative financing and present strong financials Conclusion:Rent control can be a double-edged sword for real estate investors.

I hope some body read this and do your own due diligence.

The polarized extremist nut jobs on BOTH sides seem to have taken the steering wheel and one is yelling to drive us off a cliff the other yelling to drive straight into it and us sane people are just in the fetal position rocking back and fourth trying to wake up from this damn nightmare that the crazies have broke out the nut-barn and took over......Here is what he said, verbatim (parenthesis are mine, the rest is his):"So, supposing we hit the body with a tremendous... whether it's ultraviolet or just very powerful light... and I think you said that hasn't been checked but you're going to test it.

However, downsides include regulatory restrictions on bank lending, many institutions that restrict concentration and geographies, and other headaches and issues that arise when dealing with a slower-moving bank.DSCR loans are the option that has completely changed the BRRRR lending landscape in the last few years.

Your STR Market Insights Report is comprehensive, but adding seasonality trends, regulatory environment insights, and a competitive analysis would enhance its value.

By focusing on 30+ day stays, you don't run the same regulatory risks as well. 

Not 1 time has a standard rental poo-decorated a unit, not 1 time have I had dead bodies at a standard rental. 

I don't have a problem with reasonable protections for tenants from slumlords but those should always be arbitrated by either a court, or maybe an extrajudicial body to free up the courts and hear issues.