You can find SF properties that already have in law suites, garage units, etc, and now legally rent those, so it should increase the appraised value significantly.

Here are the new rental laws in California for 2024.

Luckily for me the state of Florida has state level protection which bars municipalities from passing new or amending their existing laws.That said, I am seeing cities like City of Saint Pete crack down and are enforcing their laws for the first time in years.  

Quote from @John Malone: What's all the Hype with the new law?

However, on the 7th day, the tenant hired an attorney from the Atlanta Family Law and Immigration Center to appeal the court order.

Their price structure is probably different but I would use any free consultation available with all law firms that are specialized in asset protection before deciding what structure to use.Also this firm and one it’s lawyer (Clint Coons) have great YouTube channels that will give you a plenty of free information to educate yourself about some of the structure that you may consider.

My initial interest in out-of-state investing stems from the high cost of multifamily properties in New York and the state’s renter-friendly laws.

Any business could do this with their services and the savings would certainly justify the additional effort.But if you take advantage of the new law, wouldn't the renter do the same?

There is no law against getting a second lien either fixed or as a HELOC in Texas (as many believe), as we do them every day.

I’m going to disagree with @Chris Seveney and say whether an assignee could force a sale directly would be a state law issue and heavily dependent upon the contract terms.