Lee - How to Make Money in Real Estate Tax LiensProblem is they're all fairly generalized and talk about the basics from a global/overview perspective, whereas Tax lien certificates are all county-specific and are based on local and state rules and regulations.

I recently spent 80 hours like @Lucas Carl recommended, gathering information.I called local municipalities to confirm local areas were accepting or rejecting short term rentals. 

Here's a very small pros and cons list I've made for the area:Pros:Potential for Appreciation: Rapid growth and development can lead to property value increases.Stable Rental Demand: Proximity to Raleigh and economic opportunities ensure a steady stream of potential renters.Desirable Location: Good schools, amenities, and quality of life attract families and professionals.Cons:Market Competition: Increased demand can lead to higher property prices and competition among buyers.Out-of-State Management: Managing a property remotely can be challenging without a trustworthy local team.Economic Dependence: The area’s growth is closely tied to the economic health of Raleigh and the Research Triangle.

Better would be to create a partnership with a local company, like some kind of discount for referring every guest to them to use.

I personally would give all of my complaints and responses to prospective tenants, but whether that would protect you from liability I have no idea.might want to contact your local newspaper about the lack of city response. 

A great way to network and meet people in your local community is to attend in person meet ups.

Start attending local meetups to learn more about your market.

It's simpler to act as a sole prop for that income stream.The "comingling" event is a difficult to define concept for me.

Yeah at the time I was a foreman on a construction crew for a local contractor/my beat friend and mentor, so I had a truck full of all the tools, access to leftover materiels needed as well as a significant amount of experience so yes I personally added a second bathroom and as far as the 5th bedroom goes, it was just a matter of putting a door on the "living room".

There are also a few local investor groups you should go to- one in Merrillville and one in Highland.