Over the past 15+ years in this business, i have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

It will be extended, we'll see a reduction in regulations that hamper small businesses, and we'll see new regulations that help small businesses.

Do you want to own your own real estate like an apartment or retail center and create a side business?

I have recently been made aware that I get straight to business without really concerning myself for the sellers side of the story and when you have the sellers problems, goals, etc.

Heck even culinarily the restaurants that are popping up are impressive (which I take as a great sign of the people and businesses that it's attracting). 

Is the mid term rental business that you have a 'rental arbitrage' business?

Courtesy of the video, criteria to consider include Deal Type, Management Plan, Business Plan, Financing, Asset Class, Ownership Structure, Property Class, Location, Purchase Price, Rehab Costs, Risk Target, and ROE Targets.

The downside will have more to do with your business personality.

We're also seeking to buy a local (Raleigh / Durham) property management company to expand that business more rapidly.

I posted a bit about my experience here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/406311-jacksonville-fl---sfh-new-constructionhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/501414-data-points-multi-year-turnkey-performance-your-experienceMy property is cash flowing well.