You'd think the laws would be trending in that direction given the housing shortage but from I see it's the opposite.

There is also a shortage of nicer housing there- thus the flip- and a market of buyers looking for those flips. 

I've been interested in this alternative since the housing shortage.

We have a huge shortage of affordable housing already.

Although there are certain NEIGHBORHOODS where they own The country has aging housing stock and a housing shortage and I don't know what the solution is. 

Supply chain issues on materials and labor shortages are a real concern as I plan for the next build, already my surveyor and engineering costs are up 33%.

Between the housing shortages and job growth many investors are expecting prices to continue to go up, but this is not guaranteed. 

Most subs are suffering from labor shortages while a few a thriving.

Due to affordable housing shortages, Some European cities, like Frankfurt am Main, have restricted and/or banned short-term rentals like Airbnb.

If they will and it looks good, then make sure you build in reserves to cover the shortages monthly til you get there.No Cash Flow day 1 is not always a bad thing if you account for it and have a good plan to quickly move to a cash flow position.