Zoned SFH and very common setup I am seeing these days.

And how much of this (taxes, regulations) is a reaction to investors setting up STRs anywhere and everywhere without any consideration to the neighborhood they are doing it in and the impact on that neighborhood.

Do you have any books or resources out there that he can dive into to help him hopefully avoids some of the common pitfalls?

I don't disagree that Airbnb claims can be difficult but this is all very common in the industry. 

In the OFF-chance (not as common), you're looking to get into a DSCR loan...there are ways to get no origination or processing fee by originating your own loan (yes this is possible and you can do it in 39 states without a license).

Not super common but I built one development where this was how the sewage was handled.  

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I do agree there is many of the common buzz words .... and i do agree if you are not already up and running most of these guys are not going to get you up and running by just taking their course..

If so you need to fall into the guidelines (for the investor whos funding it) regarding non arms length transactions.The most common scenarios they typically prohibit are:- Gifts of Equity- Bailouts- Leaseback OptionsAt the end of the day it needs to be a legitimate transaction, with legitimate funds coming into close.

You are correct, it is common for DSCR lenders to require the borrower to be a business entity in Florida, and some other states sprinkled across the US.