It is insane and they make the process extremely difficult.As @Paul Merriwether stated; Oakland acknowledges rent increases above CPI is possible under the section of 'fair return' here: https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/learn-more-about-allowab...

We also wouldn't recommend trying to DIY manage.Most S8 tenants will be Class C and Class C properties are extremely difficult to manage remotely!

Or timeshares which are a deeded ownership structure.I don't know enough about this structure that you are envisioning, but I can't help but assume you are running afoul of something in one area or another that would limit interest.Either too much active ownership in order to satisfy SEC definitions showing it isn't a passive investment.  

Currently i am getting up and running as a Real Estate Agent but i am extremely interested in pursuing other areas of real estate personally for real estate investments.As a Realtor i'm looking connect with the following people and experts :- Other Real Estate Agents - would even love to discuss mentorships if anyone has the time but if not just growing this community for me would be great.- Investors / Rehabbers - You never know when i will stumble across a fantastic deal - would love to be able to keep in touch and send you market updates from my area.

My first duplex Brrr gave me and my wife over $300k equity fairly fast while also allowing us to live at very low cost in an extremely desirable area. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.PM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

I am a minority partner in 19 doors and an extreme minority investor in a fund of 54 doors. 

I'm extremely picky about job sites.

Like many tourist destinations, Dublin suffers from extremely high rents pricing many local residents out and to try and negate that there are a number of rules placed on short term rentals in the city.

I have very little knowledge with investing in real estate, and this was extremely helpful.