I'd recommend researching areas to see that they have:- Low unemployment- High demand for housing - relatively low inventory- local job creation/booming local economy- high avg/median income- increasing population- low average days-on-market (DOM)- history of rent and property value increases YOY- low crime- highly-rated schools (or above average)I'd compare the target neighborhood to surrounding neighborhoods and/or nearest metro areas. 

Or should I seek out a lawyer?

Hi Sam, I would highly recommend reach out to your county or city government to get accurate STR regulations before you list it on Airbnb & VRBO. 

Any creative recommendations y’all could throw out for this rookie couple “refreshing” their first home?

I think I have a good case, but it's really hard to find an attorney to take it nowadays—all the good ones are fully booked and hard to reach.Any suggestions or recommendations on how to approach this issue would be greatly appreciated, as I am a new landlord.

Seek local expertise. 

 I highly recommend speaking to your attorney about it.  

Hello all,I am looking for recommendations for a lender who will fund the acquisition of land and the cost to construct a duplex. 

They have recommended to their other clients get them and as soon as our front loaders need replacing at the 4th house, I will be replacing with these also.

Hi Marcelo, I would recommend going to local RE events if you can (Meetup.com is a great place to find them).