It's also worth mentioning that it's better to consult the CPA BEFORE you make a major decision (buying, selling, converting to rental, etc), since that's when you still have the opportunity to strategize and structure the transaction in the most tax-advantageous way. 

I know people handle the hiring and pay structure of their contractors differently.

A common issue is supply and demand effected by population changes, construction, economic issues, the job market and location.Personally I haven't seen vacancy issues at this time,  but I have gone through cycles of vacancy issues.

And under that definition, because there was no minimum time in the CZO for how long someone needed to occupy a structure to be considered "living" there, the court used literal dictionary definitions (standard practice in NH as can be seen in the similar case Working Stiff Partners v City of Portsmouth) to determine what constituted "living as a household" as it concerns STRs.The court explicity rejected the idea that this ruling should have larger implications for STRs around the state, and it certainly did not at all in any way prevent municipalities from regulating STRs.

We've been educating ourselves on creative financing and Subto and would like to know if there are recommended professionals in the DFW/ Texas area who are experts on structuring a creative deal who can essentially advise us and take care of the process for us. 

There is a lot of pent up demand due to high rates and there is still a major lack of new supply.

It looks like they are there to reinforce the decking, but there are no joist hangers or cement footings (down to frost depth).For me...I would have a structural engineer come out and evaluate the footings of the buildings to ensure it's sound.Good luck in your search!

Smaller ones are filling up within 12 hours and the large unit they left with 2x 5 gallon water jugs to empty into AND a catchment below....because obviously the sellers knew that it fills over 5+ gallons in just TWO DAYS.We have had to get a structural engineer in who has noted other water damage throughout the basement (unfinished) that was hidden behind sellers boxes and personal items during our inspection. 

If I were to take money from family and friends, how is it best to structure it?

An LLC could simplify bookkeeping and structure your growing investments, but its main advantage would be in organization and liability rather than immediate tax savings.