Happy to chat further. 

The worst thing is that states and municipalities are using wildly inflated data that AirDNA and their ilk are pitching to create more and more restrictive zoning laws based on the perception of windfall host profits, further creating challenges to supporting our mortgages in a region with an already long 4-6 month shoulder season.

Quick tip: When you find a meetup that interests you, check the organizer's post history and engagement in the community - it's usually a good indicator of their true intentions.

There are plenty of books out there that give you advice and tips on what to do and how to draft leases but if you're still uncomfortable, then having an agent by your side for the first rental, might not be a bad idea. 

Thank you for the tips.  

@Terrance ColemanWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

@Nick GreifWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

I’d love to connect further on this topic and offer any advice if you need it.

If you have any further questions or need more information, I’m here to help.Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and I hope we can find a way to address your concerns.Best,Julie Muse 

Also do you buy in towns like bar harbor or a little further away?