Thus, we are looking into the Johnson City-Elizabethton area or the Kingsport-Bristol area.

Overwhelmingly though, the weather and weather related things were enough to offset the negatives.So, I figure a much more interesting question would be Why do people live in New York City?

Then progress to permits and then building.You could also just do it and hope the city doesn't notice, which they probably won't.Your challenge will be getting Certificates of Compliance on the units!

Here is a video that runs down the basics - https://s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/specialenforcement/01-Legal...There is also a prohibited building list - https://www.nyc.gov/site/specialenforcement/registration-law...Here are some more info overall - https://www.nyc.gov/site/specialenforcement/registration-law..All of this makes STRs in the city pretty tough but it certainly not impossible.

Many Texas cities are incentivizing developers to build affordable housing units, but challenges remain around keeping these homes accessible long-term.

Where in North City did you buy this house? 

You are taking over for someone who didn't care at all about the rules and you want the city to just be like, "yeah, this is fine"?

Kansas city is a great market to invest in - are you thinking smaller (1-4 units) or larger (5+ units) multifamily properties?

The entirety of these cities aren't just comprised of cheap run down properties. 

Quote from @Jemini Leckie: Hello, I am trying to understand the Orem, city code to determine if I am allowed to rent my basement ADU that I currently live in two a couple cousins and their friend.