We all belong to the state association and try to keep track anti investor legislation as  well.

Learn the laws in your state FIRST by going to the states legislative site or pick up a Real Estate law book, you don't have to be an AGENT but you SHOULD know your states RE laws.

The "strings" are likely legislators idea of being good stewards of the publics money.

Like any data resource though, trust but verify and make sure those numbers are accurate via a property management company and local realtor and especially be cognizant of any short term regulations and/or pending legislation that might be going on in the area as well. 

This legislation has created forced motivation.Case and point I have a neighbor whose rented his place for 15 years, never missed a rent payment and doesnt want to leave.

Coons believes that this is one of the worst pieces of legislation ever.

. * State legislation passed a tax cap of 2% for landlords, effective 2009 taxes, which means that at a purchase price of $117,000 the taxes would be $2340, not including any exemptions you may be eligble for.

It's not the wild west anymore where you can get away with anything one might dream up.The SAFE Act was the first federal law passed concerning seller financed deals, I've been through tons of financial laws and I've never seen a specific investor type deal identified as they did mentioning "Lonnie Deals" as being predatory and the subject of specific legislation outlawing a transaction as explained in the Deals on Wheels book.

If it can be done with a single business, it can be done with a coalition of people backed by legislation. 

It also helps in case the IRS questions whether you have sold.In recent years some states have passed legislation that would apply to lease options, so definitely check with a lawyer to find out what, if any, the rules are in your state and/or Dodd Frank.