Propose starting small, like a single-family rental or house hack, with a clear, low-risk plan to minimize concerns.Leverage your industry connections and offer to handle the initial responsibilities, demonstrating your commitment and capability.

Over the years, I’ve seen how a tight knit community sometimes means less competition and more welcoming neighbors.

One of the biggest factors at play right now is data transparency among lenders, we can see a lot of the industry-wide trends.

These companies invest for long term growth.Here's why exploring these options could be a win:Less competition: Fewer investors might mean you snag a better deal.High growth potential: Up-and-coming areas can offer excellent appreciation alongside decent cash flow.Unique opportunities: Discover niche markets with specific tenant needs, like student rentals or corporate relocation hotspots. 

Also in Touristic cities like Paris there is a competition among tenants to get the LTR  appartment.

Since our book, MTRs exploded and got very competitive in some markets.

I do not think they regulate this strictly on other industries like food service, or even medical.Sounds like the mayor or city planner or someone "important" had a bad stay at a STR somewhere.

I agree with Collin.The Smokies do have a lot of competition, so you need to have a view, decent location, good to great amenities etc to stand out.We have a 6-bedroom cabin there, but I imagine a 3 to 4 bedroom would be in the sweet spot of not too big or not too small.

So right now our main goal is the cash flow because in the end that is the way we will be able to move up in the real estate industry. 

They are thier competition and I know the owners.