Keep in mind all this stuff is uber regulated, very detailed, far from simple.

Just be sure to check local regulations because some spots are cracking down on STRs.

I understand Vermont has slightly more stringent regulations to contend with but it would also be closer for us geographically and thus potentially easier to manage. 

Office; AND$5M or more in revenueSEC regulated investment companies + certain business already under strict regulations from the Federal Gov'tWho is a "beneficial owner"?

Just got off the phone with the zoning guy and he said since both of my lots pre-date the zoning regulations in the city, they're grandfathered in so-to-speak, which means I am able to build a single family on each one!

I've consulted a few times over the years with planners and with the way I buy properties, my liquidity requirements, and my concerns about about how government overspending affects the future, makes me a poor candidate for IRAs and 401(k)s with the stifling regulations.   

And the changes, such as regulation, city development, traffic flow, building views etc happen very quickly. 

membership is something like APPL which is just non regulated group of private investors working on best practices but there is no authority behind them like  state license or NMLS registration has ..

One thing to take note of is that a lot of places that are established STR markets have regulations stating that you have to honor future bookings.

Be sure to understand the financing options out there for mobile home buyers and if you opt to carry the contracts on the homes you sell you should do some research on Dodd-Frank regulations.