They are not allowed to buy a home due to tax and immigration reasons, so the company gives them a set amount for rent each month along with paying for other expenses. 

If you're going to make a lot of changes, I recommend consulting an attorney to ensure you're updated on the laws.

.: Quote from @Patrick Brown: Good Evening all,My mother-in-law wants to take an SBA loan.

@Greg Scott we're still seeing many competitor ads that violate the new law:(Not sure how so many "professional" PMCs missed this!

From updated tenant rights laws to shifting zoning regulations, staying compliant can feel like a moving target.

(Littleton and Colorado Springs, for instance, initially had laws allowing Airbnb and then revoked those laws but grandfathered in existing permits.)

This is partially offset by high international immigration and births.

They either don't understand your laws or they don't have good policies in place.

Quote from @D'Ann Melnick: Yes, that is what the Maryland law is that was passed.

I've got about $525K in equity in the property, but lenders have told me that I cannot get a HELOC to access that equity for additional purchases because the duplex was financed as an investment - they have said TX law dictates that HELOC can only be used on primary residences.