Nice discovery and definitely better for the environment. 

Your real estate agent can make or break your investment goals.Interview multiple agents and ask them the challenges they face in this environment with getting favorable offers accepted.

Also, the Gburg/PF economy is built around short term rentals so even future regulations are not going to be designed to prohibit that industry.Future regulations in the smokies are likely to address things to help protect the land & environment.

That's what people are trying to get away from....they want a home away from home, not a sterile environment.

I’ve got 1-2 big players with plenty of cash in my market that are buying large businesses, maybe 3-5 medium sized investors that have realtors who give them first pick, and some small fish like myself I’m competing with.

•Are you up-to-date on the current lending environment and all the options that might be available to you?

I'm just starting out trying to decide if St. Louis MO is a good fit for investing in rentals

Is this becoming too much of a hostile environment for investors where it is not worth pursuing?

There is huge potential wins for landlords, tenants, and the environment if we update the laws.

I 100% appreciate your thoughts on using borrowed funds for equities...not ideal, especially in a rising rate environment.