However, in virtually all the proposed regulations limiting STRs, the owner occupied STR is typically exempted.

They exist within a set of established codes and regulations.

By getting detailed, verified comparables from the new appraiser, most appraisers will fairly evaluate them, lest they run afoul of the licensing organization's rules and regulations.

The only way to confirm lead is with an XRF gun, which only the lead professionals have because its a regulated itemPeople do get a little funny about lead paint inspections though.

I understand why US banks don't lend on foreign properties, because when it comes to foreclose, it's not easy, and different rules/regulations of other countries etc.Has anyone financed a foreign property with a bank, credit union, lender of any kind from the US?  

  : )  Definitely check your STR regulations first, then you can start assessing the numbers and figure out if an STR is right for your family.

My lawn care client (one of his tenants) has corporate regulations that say they have to have a clean and well maintained property.

Like Nike - Just Do ItEach market is different and has different laws, regulations, ways to make money, etc.

Short term rentals are illegal in Unicorporated Clark County (Most of the West side of the Valley), highly restricted in the City of Las Vegas (Strip area and West Central Valley), unregulated in the City of North Las Vegas (Northeast of US95) and recently approved (with regulations) in the City of Henderson (Mostly Southeast side of the Valley).Beware of condo communities as you never know what the association will suddenly decide they don't like.

This is what Bernie Madoff didn't do, he told people his accounts were with a custodian (one which I won't name here) and quite literally no client, no regulator ever verified this.