This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

(g)Protection of medical information(1)Limitation on consumer reporting agenciesA consumer reporting agency shall not furnish for employment purposes, or in connection with a credit or insurance transaction, a consumer report that contains medical information (other than medical contact information treated in the manner required under section 1681c(a)(6) of this title) about a consumer, unless—(A)if furnished in connection with an insurance transaction, the consumer affirmatively consents to the furnishing of the report;(B)if furnished for employment purposes or in connection with a credit transaction—(i)the information to be furnished is relevant to process or effect the employment or credit transaction; and(ii)the consumer provides specific written consent for the furnishing of the report that describes in clear and conspicuous language the use for which the information will be furnished; or(C)the information to be furnished pertains solely to transactions, accounts, or balances relating to debts arising from the receipt of medical services, products, or devises, where such information, other than account status or amounts, is restricted or reported using codes that do not identify, or do not provide information sufficient to infer, the specific provider or the nature of such services, products, or devices, as provided in section 1681c(a)(6) of this title.(2)Limitation on creditorsExcept as permitted pursuant to paragraph (3)(C) or regulations prescribed under paragraph (5)(A), a creditor shall not obtain or use medical information (other than medical information treated in the manner required under section 1681c(a)(6) of this title) pertaining to a consumer in connection with any determination of the consumer’s eligibility, or continued eligibility, for credit.(3)Actions authorized by Federal law, insurance activities and regulatory determinationsSection 1681a(d)(3) of this title shall not be construed so as to treat information or any communication of information as a consumer report if the information or communication is disclosed—(A)in connection with the business of insurance or annuities, including the activities described in section 18B of the model Privacy of Consumer Financial and Health Information Regulation issued by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (as in effect on January 1, 2003);(B)for any purpose permitted without authorization under the Standards for Individually Identifiable Health Information promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or referred to under section 1179 of such Act,1 or described in section 6802(e) of this title; or(C)as otherwise determined to be necessary and appropriate, by regulation or order, by the Bureau or the applicable State insurance authority (with respect to any person engaged in providing insurance or annuities).(4)Limitation on redisclosure of medical informationAny person that receives medical information pursuant to paragraph (1) or (3) shall not disclose such information to any other person, except as necessary to carry out the purpose for which the information was initially disclosed, or as otherwise permitted by statute, regulation, or order.(5)Regulations and effective date for paragraph (2)(A) [2] Regulations requiredThe Bureau may, after notice and opportunity for comment, prescribe regulations that permit transactions under paragraph (2) that are determined to be necessary and appropriate to protect legitimate operational, transactional, risk, consumer, and other needs (and which shall include permitting actions necessary for administrative verification purposes), consistent with the intent of paragraph (2) to restrict the use of medical information for inappropriate purposes.(6)Coordination with other lawsNo provision of this subsection shall be construed as altering, affecting, or superseding the applicability of any other provision of Federal law relating to medical confidentiality.

Bad business or not, I feel it’s an invasion of privacy and more often than not a unit will need some work/cleaning especially with a 3 year tenant. yes it’s cold here in the Lehigh Valley, but we have no shortage of people looking to rent.

Honestly, respecting your tenant's right to safety and privacy is the better course of action.

That's gives buyers more options and privacy.

Is anyone concerned about Privacy and what they do with your data?

For Air BNB I guess you guys should brainstorm what attributes are important to vacationers heading up this way, like privacy, views, cable/cell service, proximity to the ski areas or downtown, ease of approach road + driveway, ability to add sleeping #'s, shuttle to skiing etc.

However Privacy laws limit who can get certain types of information.

Adjust as needed, if you only need 1200 sq ft even better.Build up to a 1200 sq ft 2 Bedroom on a corner lot[for division of privacy between you and your tenant], near public transportation [to reduce your parking requirements] - Market rent $2500 [More as a furnished rental]Total income is $4000 which will debt service about $800k or so you are living there for about a $200k-$300k value for an 1800 sq ft in a nice part of town.

We added a door at the foot of the stairs to add privacy for them.