I have 24 doors (6 STR's) and that strategy has worked really well for me, as those markets are the most friendly towards STR's regulations-wise.

You need to become an expert as people will want to know there money is in experience and capable hands.Also as per SEC regulations you can’t just start reaching out to people to invest with you.

I told her that was not allowed, but I suggested she use any one of the number of child safety devices that are sold for this very purpose. 

Less than 1% of Qualified Intermediaries are actually licensed, regulated and audited by a government agency. 

These buyers need to "juice" the potential rent by obtaining additional revenue through utilization of a purchase option, marketing the property to buyers unable to qualify for a mortgage but having and willing to pay extra each month above market rent to lock in a purchase price or believe that they are "building equity".The SAFE Act and the CFPB have placed some restrictions on these lease option agreements, so a much more careful following of agency regulations has to be observed by real estate investors doing these transactions.  

There are a ton of regulations to deal with for section 8.

I would like to see how Fed's react with their policies, any new regulations that could affect liquidity flow, interest rates, etc.

Airbnb isn't technically regulated in Dallas so you have to be careful in case a shut down happens.

I would recommend making sure you follow all applicable licensing laws and disposal regulations.

Obtaining knowledge of foreclosure laws in your state will be helpful as they regulate the rights of both borrowers and lenders in the event a borrower fails to uphold his or her end of a mortgage agreement.