A councillor used STRs as an election year battle cry and turned the entire process topsy turvy.

The fact that you want to get started and take action is already half the battle and as a long time listener of the podcasts I'm sure you already have a good foundational understanding of the basics.

That is half the battle. 

We have several great areas for out of state investors like yourself to consider like Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek etc.

I have to fight that battle again in the spring. 

“It’s an uphill battle to get that passed, because the problem is not as serious in all parts of the country,” he says.For now, if you’ve experienced a significant increase in the value of your primary home and plan on selling, develop a capital gains strategy as soon as possible before selling your home.

Until they become knowlegable, they need to rely on those representing them and if not represented sufficiently, get someone who will go to battle for them.

Rather than make it some battle you will likely not "win", make it amicable, smooth and easy with a minimum of stress and $$ lost on an eviction or trying to collect $$ you will never see.

As a former foster child who had battled addiction from a young age, I had overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges before.

You're going to have an uphill battle for a few years, just no way around it.