Awesome - thanks for the hints and the reference @Mat O'Grady! 

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A mouse is worth what a house is worth.

@Billy RoweIf you mouse-over 'Analyze' on the blue tool bar up top, and select 'Deal Analysis Forum' it will bring to to the forum topic.

Account Closed       Mat Sorensen would be an excellent BP Podcast guest, his book is the best! 

If the machines stop working I text the LL and simply go to a laundry mat down the road.

He started two businesses -- laundry mat and also a cell phone shop.

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A basic radio , newspaper campaign to the local area would clear up all confusion , Apparently these municipalities and code enforcers rather play the Cat and Mouse game Do others have knowledge of the STR law  in the Greater Tampa Area  or other regions in FL ?

@Mike Easton I would recommend "THE SELF DIRECTED IRA HANDBOOK" by @Mat Sorensen, which is comprehensive guide for self-directed investors.