A pension they cannot reply, crime, and even more squeezing of the poor and middle class.High taxes, high regulation, not business friendly, federally mandated minimum wage, etc. are all things which harm and de-incentivise the poor and middle class.

From my understanding title costs are controlled closely by state regulations.

I try to limit my demolition and always have a licensed asbestos removal contractor do the work so I know all permits were pulled and I have them provide a formal letter providing the work was completed per local and state standards and regulations. 

Talk to a plumber about how to install some basic water measuring devices on supply lines.

Try searching for Forest Park zoning - sometimes zoning is regulated by the city, not the county. 

Again, the lack of awareness around data privacy best practices and regulations in the real estate industry is appalling.

The lending part which is something we don't do is what is highly regulated here. 

Greg had some suggestions about how some people found ways to bypass that but the legality of each will again depend on the state laws and regulations.

I had to read up on zoning regulations and permitting.

Things that aren't paid off are now paying down thousands per month from tenants paying my mortgage.Be sure to understand VT landlord law, and other additional rules and regulations (lead paint, fire marshal inspections, hard wired smokes, new compost law from July 1, etc).