Do you believe it will now be more cost effective to hold a license or do you believe the expenses will go up with what I assume will be a flight from the business by low producing real estate agents? 

My goal is to grow this business by expanding my investor network and seeking properties that will allow for additional scalability.

Lee Arnold is by far one of the best people in the business.

I forget; it was payment processing related) that required me to have a website for the business.

Yes, operations is a big part of that, especially for anyone that wants to be a business for the long-term.If I were you, I would be talking to office brokers about partnering more than an online forum.   

Would your STR business even exist without Airbnb?  

@Michael Quarles I can honestly say that I've never gotten any solid business from postcards.

Try and join a few local Facebook pages and connect with locals who are in the house hacking business. 

Hey @Keagan Scott, so I don't have any insight into Gary, IN but here is a blurb -"Those looking to rent out their properties for less than 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) will have to get a permit, pay a one-time $150 fee, and have a city business license.

He became a contractor, worked hard, and grew a successful business that produced a lot of money.