As Marshall said we will need to know breakdown between residential and commercial, exact business types, and square footage + income breakdown for residential and commercial units.

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Just be mindful of Scottsdale's regulations on short-term rentals (STRs) in residential neighborhoods.

That is the best way to enhance your learning and connect with real people doing what you are doing.

I've been an agent for almost a year and closed 3 residential deals.

Quote from @Sushil Iyer: We have a SFH and a duplex that we own free and clear, and a duplex on which we have a residential mortgage.

For quick and easy, typically check the property sale records and MLS for residential.

I have owned a number of residential and commercial rental properties out of state and they have generally been good investments. 

Anyone in the community who is already operating STR in the Westchester county area who can share their experience with starting a STR specifically if any particular permit is needed to operate such a business out of an owner occupied residential unit?

My wife and I tend to look for Commercial buildings with a residential component to them.