Yes, we can all agree there’s historic vacation communities where STRs have an informal historic precedent or maintain a supply/demand advantage that makes regulation unattractive to local municipalities, but there’s plenty of others where the investors have overbought, managed properties poorly, and are now part of a perception problem that’s driving bad legislation atop stupid headlines of irresponsible investors who think they’re operating in an ATM industry versus hospitality. 

With this approach, you may maintain a small income while accumulating equity and offsetting housing expenditures.Investing in rental properties: In reasonably priced locations, you may purchase economical single-family homes or modest multi-unit buildings.

I am a licensed PA real estate agent and linked to a broker.  I got my license so that I had MLS access and could have flexibility setting up my own showings for my own investments.  I work with only a couple clients ...

A well-maintained rental attracts better tenants who pay more and stay longer.

If they have decent credit and care to maintain it, they will eventually pay me back.

She wants to give me her house and move into a senior citizen home because she lives alone in her house in PA Philadelphia  and maintaining the house is to much for her.

@Matthew Sharman I routinely offer 2-yr leases once a tenant has proven to be good the first year - maintains the home, not too many “stupid trips” and pays on time.

First and foremost, as a landlord, you have the right and obligation to ensure that your property is properly managed and maintained, including making sure tenants comply with the lease agreement and relevant laws and regulationsStart by communicating with your PM, emphasizing your worries about the safety of children.

I'm seeking insights on whether pursuing property investment under these conditions would still allow me to utilize accelerated depreciation effectively or if there are alternative strategies I should consider to maintain my financial strategy amidst rising interest rates.

Maintaining momentum grows your reach and credibility.