As was pointed out, a referendum saved us from some seriously anti-STR laws which were promulgated by the hotel industry. 

I understand the anti-STR sentiment. 

With Javier Milei the most likely to become president in October his anti socialist (libertarian) policies will potentially have huge effects on the economy.

The trick is to be a 1% and minimize the state income tax.As for the regulations: - It is more the politicians than the electorate that are anti RE investors. 

John is the only LO teacher from TX where there are some wierd anti-LO laws.   

The "anti-gentrification" crowd tells you that price increases are immoral, but are they really ok with crime-ridden slums?

It seems many professionals just throw folks into the mix and hope all will work out.I believe I am going to have to buy/fix/finance most of my homes because the holding time seems to be rising all the time, maybe from dumb anti flip laws, second appraisals or folks not doing their jobs. 

Hi BP,I am originally from LA and I am interested in Boyle Heights, CA near DTLA (Downtown LA) and I have been reading about a lot of anti gentrification protests going on and anti- redevelopment resentment happening.

As others have pointed out - perhaps your screening process is flawed and it sounds like you are not a good fit for this investing strategy - at least not in Chicago.If you do invest again, pick a municipality that is not so anti-landlord.  

Look, anytime someone touts "green" technology, there are a ton of hidden costs and anti-environmental concerns they refuse to address.