I think you equally partially answered that question, telling the difficulties you are facing with STR regulations.this is my prescription and what I have decided to do .consider HELOC your current property, use the money to 1- add some value to your current home if room provide ( not to exceed X $ amount) you can then rent out the extra created meat to help pay HELOC2- Use the balance of HELOC to purchase another home in an appreciating market and if possible one that allows STR. use cash flow from new property still towards HELOC and just allow second home appreciate OR if you can fine a fixer upper to do BRRRR tat will even be better.that is what I have resolved to to. you can get back to me at 301-256-1578 so we can continue to brainstorm.little cent

I'm not sure where to go from here or who to talk to to find out more information.

Here's a post I did on Creative Finance that may helpUsing Creative Finance, to Get Properties https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/1060320-using-subject-to-to-get-free-properties-a-quick-guideline 

If you find a lane you like and believe you can be good at, stick to to it and be consistent daily.

I am looking for a few suggested and reputable contractors that I can reach out to to start obtaining bids and info.Thanks!

I think that Airbnb is a good alternative to to a hotel, especially outside of popular tourist destinations where there are fewer options now. 

You engage at the level and what you will and won't do and for what price.In a real "community" we'd all be MUCH more accountable to to each other.

Just curious @Stan Pace why you want this or are you thinking you need to to be compliant?

Have a good calm discussion with the tenants, bring in an unrelated 3rd party if you need to to keep things civil.

You have to to tinker with it to find your Goldilocks pricing.