But the NIMBY'ism and the anti-growth element is a much bigger deal.

SF has an activist "Bored of Stupivisors" that is know for passing local anti real estate ordinances that frequently get reversed at state court, and occasionally even get reversed by minor inconveniences like violating constitutional law.

I admit I have been one of those people who you mentioned that have been anti-town homes. 

I will tell you I am anti-big bank.

A bit late to the thread, but based on personal experience trying to figure out something similar I ended up giving up on the idea of house hacking and just moved across the river to Jersey CityFrankly, the city income tax wasn't worth it and neither are the anti-landlord laws.

But those are good questions and I understand where your coming from.. and its good to have both sides of the conversation talked about.. and I agree there are plenty of you do the work I pay you bird dog fees IE whoelsaleing etc and I am pretty much anti wholesale.. as one its basically illegal the way its done.. and I always CLOSE on every thing I aim at.We will see.. hopefully I can find a fit.. just need one... not looking to hire an army.I used bidding services when I bought courthouse steps in Atlanta and Vegas.. and unfortuantly there are no bidding services in Ohio.. at least what I could find..

@Jay Leisten Even Warren Buffett, who is notoriously anti-debt, uses leverage to some degree in Berkshire Hathaway, which is evidenced by the company's 30% debt to equity ratio. 

Please don't get me wrong, I am pro law enforcement, and anti criminal to the max.

Here are a couple progress pics, before is barney purple, ignore the glowing pink from the anti-fracture membrane:  

I currently work in the Anti-Money Laundering industry with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.