The Yale Law Journal article, "Zoned Out: How Zoning Law Undermines Family Law’s Functional Turn," highlights this issue, noting that while family law has evolved to recognize diverse family structures, zoning laws have lagged behind, potentially hindering innovative housing solutions like co-living.Challenges for Co-Living InvestorsFor real estate investors interested in co-living, these restrictive definitions can lead to:Legal Barriers: Difficulty obtaining permits or approvals for co-living spaces due to non-compliance with traditional family definitions in zoning codes.Operational Challenges: Potential fines or legal disputes arising from housing arrangements that don't conform to local zoning definitions of a household.Market Limitations: Reduced ability to meet the growing demand for affordable, shared housing solutions.Advocacy for ReformThe Bloomberg article, "Why Are Zoning Laws Defining What Constitutes a Family?"

@Justin ShermanIf the property is in a high-demand area with rising rents and appreciation potential, it could still be a solid long-term investment despite short-term negative cash flow.

If you're worried about finding tenants, focus on a location with strong rental demand, list rooms on platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Furnished Finder, and consider mid-term or short-term rentals if long-term tenants are hard to find.Good luck!

Guesstimates are around $1000 per unit. 3) Demand is crazy right now.

STRs demand more time even though alot of things can be automated. you will managing cleaners, damage, guest experience, supplies, and more.4) Use AirDNA to see what an estimate of revenue can be, check Airbnb in your local neighborhood to see if anyone else if getting higher rates, and use BiggerPockets STR calculator to see what common expenses you may be forgetting.

another issue it is about 18 months wait to get a Cabin started due to high demand for builder.  

We still do not have enough inventory to meet demand which is why we still have multiple offer situations in most parts of the metro arear. 

Tiertiary markets can get you to 1% rules on paper but then it'll all be based on demand and tenant class.

@Kevin Bartel If you're starting in real estate investing with a high-paying W2 job and a demanding schedule, your best approach depends on balancing risk, involvement level, and income potential.

Now, it's at $2,800mnth and with epic demand.