The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

There are neighborhoods such as Olivia Beach that allow STR usages outright as well as pockets with specific Commercial Tourist Zoning that are not subject to a waitlist.The other major change to a top STR destination was in Rockaway Beach Oregon.

All the ingredients exist, it only needs organization and leadership. 

Pittsburgh is home to many major universities including the rapidly growing Carnegie Mellon University which is “at least partially responsible for Pittsburgh’s growth, from revitalized neighborhoods to a vibrant and booming restaurant scene.”

In areas like Frisco, Plano, or Arlington, proximity to major employers and universities like TCU or SMU can make a big difference.Stay Curious and PersistentReal estate investing is a marathon, not a sprint.

Check out some of the great things happening in Detroit in 2024https://michiganchronicle.com/2024/01/03/major-developments-that-will-define-detroit-in-2024/

With my LTRs I have been switching to all tenant paid utilities after my first winter where I discovered the majority of my tenants were setting the heat at 78 (which is unreasonable in Northern New Hampshire) and leaving their windows open in -20 degree weather.

Platforms like Avail can help if you prefer to self-manage but still require time for repairs.Tax-wise, repair costs may be deductible immediately, while major improvements must be depreciated over 27.5 years.

i have much higher expenses and more headaches of course, but cash flow is higher.most major tier 1 or tier 2 cities should have significant enough rental demand to be able to implement this strategy pretty successfully. 

Quote from @John Friendas: Hey,My investing partner and I have reached an agreement where he would have the debt under his name and apply for it individually, and I would do the majority of the management (he is out of state and my income is half his).