Hey Christine, I might be biased, but you could look into Cleveland, Oh.Here are a few things to consider against investing there:- Slower appreciation compared to some other markets- Harsh winters, which can lead to higher maintenance costs- Many discounted single and duplex might need repairs or updates, especially if the previous owners haven’t kept up with maintenance over the years- Some local regulations to be aware of (nothing crazy, but worth noting when trying to close deals).But there are also some solid reasons to invest in Cleveland:- Affordable properties in the $100K-$300K range- Strong long term rental market due to a high rent to price ratio- Landlord friendly laws overall- Potential for great cash flow- Opportunities for Section 8 tenants- stable market once you have the right team in placeEvery market has pros and cons so it comes down to your budget, risk tolerance, and finding a reliable crew you can trust.

I don't see a national rent control law ever coming into law - aside from the fact that there's just no need for it, there's way too many things working against it - Congress, constitutional law, lobbyists, etc.

.: @Nathan Gesner   Hmmmm....thanks for asking....i thought there was a law change quite a while back, maybe over 10 years ago, which prohibited smaller landlords like me for getting SS#s. 

I do my best to stay on top of the renting laws as an agent who works with investors on a daily basis.

Do you want to keep the in-laws' house?

You will also need to check your local laws for any strict laws that may make running an Airbnb hard.

This is how we are supposed to do that here in Florida, per law.

Be careful not to violate any Fair Housing laws during this process.

And finally most states have laws about how many days you have to change your information.  

Newton's law of tax: What goes down must come up.Everyone enjoys the sweet benefits of bonus depreciation, but what happens when you sell?