Zoning varies, so always check the local regulations for your specific needs.Financing: While cash purchases are common, financing options are available through local banks and credit unions.

You might also want to network with local businesses that may have relocating employees or contractors in need of housing.Local Regulations: Some areas have different rules for mid-term rentals than for long-term or short-term rentals, so make sure you're compliant with local laws.If you're new to mid-term rentals, connecting with investors or property managers already working in this space can be invaluable.

There's a bill in AR that hopefully will get passed which would stop local municipalities from enforcing regulation on STR.

And it was a nightmare mainly because of HOA politics, rules/regulations, etc especially if you want to make certain renovations to the unit.

As a fellow Northerner, I tend to buy in the Southern half of the US for 2 reasons:1) you get much higher year-round occupancy rates in the South & it’s simply tough to earn a good ROI in the North if your place sits vacant for a big chunk of the year2) Culturally, the Southern half of the US seems to be a lot more accepting of STRs regulation-wise.

Further, you must be admitted to (or employed by) the company that is selling the securities, as the securities exemption being claimed, usually Regulation D, Rule 506, only applies to the “issuer” of the securities. 

Deregulation Push: Streamlining housing development regulations and approval processes2.

Hi Aidan, I’m a real estate agent and investor, with over 6 years of experience in real estate investing.After relocating to South Carolina about 2 years ago, I obtained my real estate license and have been focused on learning the local markets and regulations.

You need to go through a licensed advisor because a DST is a security regulated by the SEC.

Or is there a regulation that you can only STR (less than 30 days?)