We try hard to follow the regulations, including the Dodd Frank Act.

Also 4th quarter of last year Packwood and county officially did discuss potentially regulating STR's by either limiting numbers or adding a tax to cover increases in local services that are needed. 

Be sure to understand the financing options out there for mobile home buyers and if you opt to carry the contracts on the homes you sell you should do some research on Dodd-Frank regulations. 

Careful going outside state lines -- contract for deed is not allowed in Texas.I didn't think COD is illegal in Texas, just perhaps not recommended anymore, because it is difficult to comply with the rules or regulations. 

@Jonathan Greene @Jay Hinrichs @Nicholas L.Note: Each state has their own way of handling and regulating foreclosures, and as someone who is not specializing in foreclosures I can give you only general ideas and information. 

Make sure any renovations comply with local regulations and obtain the necessary permits if plumbing changes are involved.

However, the market is competitive, and rental regulations are becoming stricter.

So you missing that investors are well compensated for the risk associated with the various policies/regulations. 

Are there any rules, laws, or regulations regarding this?

All the regulators have become useless pawns.