Some of the stricter regulations you could see include an 8% transient occupancy tax, the owner (you) having to occupy the residence for 180 days per year, reapplying every year for a provisional use permit, limiting number of occupants, and special permit fees ranging up to $500 per permit with a public hearing per permit.

And on the other side, I've seen some vacation rentals that are otherwise nothing special but they put in a cool wall of bold wallpaper, pay for nice furnishings and develop a vibe and they outperform their competition. 

I have met contractors that specialize in one thing, i.e. concrete, that believe they can do everything.  

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.

I specialize working with investors and would love to have a conversation and see if I can help.

Hint:  If you talk to an attorney that specializes in creating LLCs for real estate investors, you will be sold the deluxe package. 

Do you guys have any companies that specialize in VA loans and may know more about the VA process then Quicken? 

I ask because I was an add in the recent newsletter for www.atminvesting.com offering a special for BP members.

Specially, Singe family homes and or multifamily (2-5)plex.

By investing and specializing only into these two asset classes, I'm diversified across four quadrants: real estate and stock market, US and international.