However, I found that the law that concerning contractor registration requirements for owners of property would wipe out the need for a license in WA is still on hold in legislation: http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?

Approximately 12 years ago Texas passed legislation making Lease Options and other "One Sided" contracts illegal in Texas.  

It's not what you say, it's how you say it".THAT is what prompts legislation to prevent contract assignments in real estate, an otherwise perfectly normal, legal and common business practice.What Stan is talking about sounds like a hybrid between contract assignment and "back-to-back" closings.

Like you I operate by the book but once give no option you might as well get what enjoyment you can out of it.I once had a tenant it took me 3 years getting rid of as a result of our pro tenant legislation. 10 court appearances and a total cost to me of 3K but well worth every penny in the end. 

https://caanet.org/legislation/https://caanet.org/votervoice/ Fill this out to contact local and state officials in California about opposing rent control and restrictions on property owners/ investors!!!!

:  Same is happeninig in Santa Monica, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, LA wants a restructuring, Richmond, San Francisco wants restructuring.Look up AB 1506 and how we should repeal:https://caanet.org/legislation/https://caanet.org/votervoice/ Fill this out to contact local and state officials in California about opposing rent control and restrictions on property owners/ investors!!!!

Hi Eric,I too live in Colorado, Denver as a matter of fact and this legislation is unfortunate.  

You may want to research STR in Raleigh/Durham because I've heard many people say that they are working to pass legislation which would only you to STR if it's your primary residence and allow a certain number within the city.

Homesuite (which gets around the anti-airbnb legislation by being 30+ days only), airbnb, etc.

., There are numerous rumors circulating and there have been numerous proposals put forth, but so far there is no actual legislation or bill pending.