Going to shop local to see if I can get a better %. 

This California law eliminates much of the red tape by bypassing environmental reviews and subjective local approvals, creating a faster and more predictable development process.

A lot of the popular areas in Charleston proper that are not licensed under the old laws now require the owner to live on the premises to obtain an STR license.

Since you're looking to expand into Florida and other states, I'd recommend starting by narrowing down your focus:Market Research – Florida has great opportunities, but each state and city has different laws, taxes, and demand drivers.

Also, make sure you know what the local laws are.

If you’re unsure about which specific account to choose, ask a local CPA or banker, since every situation can vary.

The reason it is harder to get a mortgage on a primary home vs investment property is a federal law called "ability to repay" or ATR. 

You've probably heard of big Landlords losing property, but only because they were flagrantly violating Fair Housing, running a slum, or otherwise egregiously violating the law.

Just because someone in Montana is successful investing locally, doesn’t mean the same tactic will  work elsewhere.  

However, due to high property costs in our local market, we have been exploring opportunities in more affordable states, including Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio.