Sure we need more government help  I think you're missing my point.

I have mixed feelings about this as I am of the opinion the government is generally not the best at administering things in the free market, however I have seen first hand some slum lording of STR's and unsafe practices.I think for now if you are in those TX markets you will have to play ball but I think they will keep pushing new rules on you until people push back.

I can't find any information on the local government website.

I know they have regulations but it seems from the government website you can operate in commercial zones (C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 UGCCC, IX, RF, RV, CX, SH).

Here the IRS has a reason to challenge your credibility and the credibility of your self-produced numbers.

But city governments, schools, public libraries and first responders could face major budget shortfalls."

Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae multifamily loans essentially offer low rate, high leverage, non-recourse permanent financing options that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

We never graduated to 506C.I think the vast majority of syndicators start out with 506Bs, easier to raise from when you have little to no credibility. 

There are insurers, re-insurers, as well as government policy etc etc that go into rates. 

For example, if a state enacts a law that prohibits individuals from having boats on their property, the state would then enforce that restriction.If the restrictive covenant governs an entire condominium building or a subdivision, they are enforceable by one or all of the property owners in that community.