And take the realtors estimate for rent with a grain of salt.

A bankruptcy attorney can tell you in 30 minutes where it is at.I would take threats of lawsuits against mortgage companies with a grain of salt.

Take all that with a grain of salt.  

Agents worth their salt will almost always ask you to sign an exclusive representation agreement.

If you sourced it out and the company didn't salt then your insurance company could go after the snow removal company. 

From what I've heard, vacation destinations are your safest locations if you are worried about over-regulation since they have had STRs for many years and have already established regulations that the community is comfortable with.Take this with a grain of salt. 

If members are telling you something won't work, I would take it with a grain of salt, but on the other hand, I would also look at it from the prospective of them potentially saving you tons of time.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Salt Lake City.

Also, would consider less "destination" type areas like Salt Fork or Portage Lakes areas in Ohio if the price was right and the investment made sense. 

Hi @Karen GordonI am a newbie investor myself so take what I say with a grain of salt.