Hi @Mark Akins I will add the caveat that I don't know the laws in your state.

Every jurisdiction while following perhaps the same basic laws works a little differently. 

Then I use this data to make a more informed decision on where I buy, how to furnish it and market the unit.I don't know the local laws in the Twin Cities, but it is import to learn the local regulations if there are some, and fully understand the local sentiment towards short term rentals and if it will potentially change.

So, I've got two separate, but related, situations as I plan my way through starting out.Looking to get into buy and hold/ rental /BRRR1) Both my brother in law and a very good friend are contractors. 

It really doesn't matter what they say, but you'll have to study your local laws and what is in your lease agreement.

Are you strictly interested in Multifamily properties? 

They were required by law to search other properties, but came up with some excuse why my property wasn't suitable.

He used two different law firms.

Every state has landlord tenant laws.

If you decide to self manage make sure you learn the laws.