What are the special regulations that I need to know in order to flip houses?

If your unlucky enough to invest in these areas your “wait” for a rebound might be quite a long time - or forever.  2 - Governmental Regulation  - Rent control, rental use regulations, property taxes, zoning, etc.

Do not chase a deal just because you are trying to hit your 4-6 properties, rather be strict and only pursue deals that will work.Regarding where to start, since you said you currently live in an apartment, I would think house hacking might be a great option.

Happy tenants are more likely to renew leases, reducing turnover costs and vacancies.Legal Compliance: Property managers ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including regulations on rent control, fair housing, tenant rights, and eviction procedures.

Not easy to do, not in a heavily regulated environment. 

source_impr...Depending on your goals (using it for you and your family a few times a year and hoping it pays for itself, parking some cash for a few years and hoping for appreciation or strictly cash flow) will determine what size home and what your budget should be.

I’ve done some research on the local regulations and the market, but would appreciate more insights before moving forward. - Is Big Bear Lake still a profitable Airbnb market in 2024?

.- NOTE: FB Marketplace is difficult due to their strict policies (they really do NOT want PMCs advertising there)How are webviews, inquiries, emails and calls tracked, if at all?

Would it be helpful to you as a landlord have have not only the day to day automated but also have guidelines and quick access to local regulations (where there is constant change) in your assets markets to help you stay compliant and avoid potential lawsuits/fines?  

The amount of STRs that will pull out in non-regulated areas will flood the LTR and MTR markets I am presuming.