I am seeing a crackdown on STRs not so much as a result of any hotel lobby, but as a result of regular citizens complaining to their elected officials that they don't like living next to a hotel.Can't really blame them.

If you elected to rent, would a house be the only considered option?

If you elect to use a VA loan, that typically means you don't plan to put any money down.

Ideally the elected leaders can try to streamline the process like we did in FL by prioritizing the rebuilding permits & waiving permit fees.

The latest forecasts I have seen are from before the election and they were all expectation lower rates.

This begins with the local electeds but should be overseen and ultimately ensured by Governors.

The combined entity would pose a significant challenge to other competitors.The offer is still under review by a special committee of Seven & I’s independent directors, with no guarantee of a final agreement.

What you have is noise...the tenant elected to stay in the property during the repairs which you made promptly.

The historic committee has a list for that.

In addition, you still need to meet the IRS requirements for material participation in each property or elect to group themBased on what you say it sounds like it would be challenging for you and your wife to meet these requirements unless she gets involved in more real estate activities that qualify for REPS hours. ...