Based on the size of the building, it sounds like an older residential building that has converted back and forth several times over the years, making it more likely to encounter the issues mentioned above.

sounds ridiculous but a situation ive encountered multiple times. ask yourself how much extra work you want in your life, offsite landlords get put out of business regularly, I've seen it over and over again. consider your options and learn everything but diving in.

I have not encountered what many here have.

Let me start by saying I don't personally know if Real Estate Sales, LLC is a scam or legit.

Because it takes repetition for people to remember things and you have to be top-of-mind when they encounter a potential client for you!

They are stating that because the address I want to list on Airbnb is not my primary residence, I only qualify for a non-primary residence STR permit, which restricts rentals to a maximum of 90 days per calendar year.Has anyone else encountered this issue before?

The problem is, the inexperienced operator hasn't perfected the ability to buy off market properties at the purchase price that makes sense, so they often over-pay and then encounter less lending options as a result.

It sounds as though your REALTOR didn't do their job to protect you and the Seller is trying to scam you.The first thing I would do is talk to your REALTOR.

Many hosts encounter challenges because they are not readily available.

The internet has a way of highlighting all the scams out there, but fail to mention the ones that are doing good work.I lack the charisma, but I do have a soul and a successful community.