These policies have been to the detriment of small businesses, the self employed and to large extent  true GDP producers.

Business Growth: As I’m focusing on multifamily, industrial, and retail assets, any advice on how to position my company to stand out in a competitive market?

Now she's starting her own Interior Design business and has become entrepreneurial.

Hey @Raven Ye Mahar, so you should call the city and make sure but if you are renting it long term, you shouldn't be on the hook for any of the occupancy taxes.Nashville has a STR Occupancy Tax - https://www.nashville.gov/departments/finance/office-treasur...In the end, I would just call the city and get the deets that way. 

How are you able to scale big when out of state and super busy? 

Many of our borrowers/clients have one LLC that owns the building and another than own the operating business.

@Ken M. rents are softening in the places that have had a lot of new units come on line.  

Cities and communities are also cracking down on people using homes for this.

@Ashley Kehr have you used the Search feature here on BP?

Congrats on the sale of your business!