It's more tedious and time consuming but it substantially increases the odds of the tenant buyer actually closing on the option don't you think?

They are legally supposed to disclose what they (apparently) know.Why would you be in favor of their continuing to flout the law and hurt consumers?

A lot of banks are willing to do it, although probably fewer at that size.

You'll see less on the DST and Series LLC simply because there are fewer lawsuits involving these structures to begin with.

One last point: remember that the main underlying reasons for all this regulation --- at least on its face --- is to protect the tenants and ordinary consumers.

That said, I will seek higher margins for properties that are more expensive within that market, as risk increases as you move to properties fewer buyers in that market can afford.

Kids are messy, expensive and time consuming.

No such thing as accelerating a mortgage due to loss in value on a consumer real estate transaction.

1-bed apartment building unit won't be $800 unless it's really fancy.Downtown luxury rentals are exception but it's a different market.However, you still will feel the difference between $3-4K rentals and $800's - PM will be much more time consuming. 

Agree with Charlie on short term in Boston - new regs make that less feasible in Boston proper - but I work with folks who have robust portfolios of short term rentals in Malden and Chelsea, with the transit access of Boston but fewer limitations.