STR-friendly markets make it easier to get started and grow your business, and the lack of state income tax is a huge perk.

I also think most markets won't see anywhere close 6% cap rates (for single family homes which is what I personally invest in).The questions you get to ask are then:Is the extra 4% worth the hassle of management and lack of liquidity.   

I suppose I could combine the two ideas and live in a basement while renting out a 2 bedroom home to a traveling agency. 

Several factors indicate the company is not that concerned about efficiency or ease of customer process: the website, a process that seemed to focus on one issue at a time instead of all issues at once, and consistently poor communications and lack of common sense from the loan analyst we were assigned.It started off very well with the initial point of contact, Austin Lornson, who did a fine job of explaining the general refinancing process, responding quickly and thoroughly to our questions.

We fire them for lack of communication and lack of aligning with our core values.

I would acknowledge the price has been attractive and there has been no escalation in costs so far, however long wait times even after permitting is completed coupled with lack of transparent communication and doesn’t provide much confidence to investors.  

What problems do you face as investors that still lack good solutions?

The articles show the devastation done by the lack or poor business practices of the IHA. 

(Subject To)The seller has the lender, attorney general, FTC, FBI and various other agencies on his side.

I want to keep them separate to manage activities according to each regulatory agency.