The pre-date was to discourage further unpermitted units be added to the inventory.  

then manage them remotely.you also noted you want an STR, which is going to shrink the inventory that is viable for you and also increase the amount of competition you have.you may want to read these threads:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...i invest in Pittsburgh, and I would tell you: DON'T invest in Pittsburgh unless you're willing to come here in person and build your network. 

Fundamentals change neighborhood to neighborhood (i.e. appreciation potential), inventory/absorption issues may exist, rogue city council members and/or registered community organizations can make neighborhoods less appealing with little oversight which impacts value and marketability.

In areas like South DFW, challenges like limited inventory and high prices require creative approaches such as off-market deals, foreclosures, or properties needing updates.

Plaintiff's attorneys normally cast a wide net to start to take inventory of what insurance may be available and the property owner is the easiest to identify since deeds are public.

House hacking cash flow increases depending on how little space you can live in for a year (or more).I can't speak to Minneapolis inventory directly, but multi inventory is low in a lot of places.

With low inventory around the country, check the absorption rate in your town.

Here is south Florida the market is so competitive prices are going up so fast with low inventory.

Over the whole year we have had higher listings than the previous year (the last several years have had lower and lower inventory each year).

They are also buyer markets since there's an abundance of inventory.