Now, you can get some wholesalers but they usually don't know if the property will fit the requirements and regulations but you can learn that from the Realtor. 

Landlord-tenant regulations are a bit complex in California and getting hands on is the best way to learn before expanding into larger investments. 

Follow your state regulations on notices but do everything you can to avoid an eviction.

Once you hit a certain number of loans (check with your state dept of banking and finance or dept of business regulation), they might require you to have a license.

I have an STR in New Orleans and we were heavily impacted by regulation.

TD and Congress needs to come up with more relaxed tax regulations to make investing in real estate lucrative again.

The area has certain advantages like shelter from regulation risk (pretty much as low as anywhere in the country if you buy in the approved STR tourist zones) and long term security (people aren't going to stop going to Orlando anytime soon). 

What are the best methods to independently verify zoning and land use data to ensure compliance with local regulations?

Technically, when raising funds under Regulation D or any other SEC exemption, there’s no strict requirement to utilize a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM).

I've been corresponding with a non profit in CA that is doing work on ADU regulations, etc.