I thought I bring this issue about Peter Harris back up .I was also told about the $10k start up fee .

First off, pardon me if I misunderstand things given the limited amount of information I have, but there are 2 things right off the bat just from your description that could be contributing to your issue: 1) a 2nd floor unit - I had a similar setup for a duplex I owned in St.

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?"

The issues I'm seeing have to do with how the new leases were worded regarding the security deposit and who signed the leases.

I was wondering if anyone has these same issues in their market, and how they've been able to skirt the mania and actually find real serious deals.

Surprisingly there are not a ton of units available, saturation is not a huge issue in those specific areas. 

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Within a residence there is a presumed right to privacy and installing cameras by you or your tenants can bring you legal issues.  

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

I went through a similar issue trying to open a business bank account in 2020 when everything was shut down and it was such a pain.