What we are seeing here in Massachusetts is consistent efforts to pass legislation like 2% real estate transfer tax, tenants right of first refusal, some sort of rent control, a form of eviction moratoria etc.

Talking to plumbers in my area, they all tell me water heaters, faucets, etc that you can buy from a box store have all internal components removed and replaced with cheaper components (so box stores can make money) that don't last as long.

It's interesting how investors are basing the prices they will pay for properties on STR rental rates instead of LTR rates.With the changing legislative and tax situations for STRs, there are bound to be some that experience big losses with this strategy.May be prudent to buy deals based upon prices that break-even with LTR rates and recognize STR income as a "bonus" for as long as it lasts.

I have an ITIN number.Just wondering if there is any tax software out there that can be used by international investors with ITIN numbers? 

@Kyle Gendron Great point about Albany being the capital - legislators come from around the state with their aids who often need an inexpensive place to stay. 

[p]romoting increased visibility and value of TROPTIONS in national and international trading markets.”(3) Was there an expectation of profits from the efforts of others?

Great airports for International travel, 3 cruise ports, beaches to the East and West within an hour or so drive, the rocket launches and many other things to make it a very attractive place to vacation. 

So my question is this a standard format either by some widely used payment processing system or internally generated by zillow.  

My husband is a busy internal medicine doctor and I work the back office of his practice (payroll, human resources, accounts receivable, etc.)

I'm looking to educate myself more on long-distance investing and international REI.