There are so many state specific and federal regulations with contracts that can get you and the contractor in trouble if you don't put them in the contract.

I know I need to be mindful of local rental regulations as well as find a reputable management situation as I’d be managing from afar.

Another potential bad could be the City's rules and regulations. 

Are you saying that you have not learned all your state landlord tenant regulations yet.

The excesses that were present in the financial system then are no longer there today due to the increased lending regulations put into place after '08.

I know the New Orleans real estate market quite well and can provide some insight for you, as follows:The city of New Orleans is going through some major changes with the STR rules and regulations.

Even if they don't ban STRs, significantly regulating them with regards to minimum stay, occupancy, etc. could greatly impact your numbers.

(D) "Institution of higher education" includes all of the following:(1) A state institution of higher education, as defined in section 3345.011 of the Revised Code;(2) A nonprofit institution issued a certificate of authorization under Chapter 1713. of the Revised Code ;(3) A private institution exempt from regulation under Chapter 3332. of the Revised Code, as prescribed in section 3333.046 of the Revised Code.(4) An institution with a certificate of registration from the state board of career colleges and schools under Chapter 3332. of the Revised Code that is approved to offer degree programs in accordance with section 3332.05 of the Revised Code.

For anyone who owns a short term rental in Colorado Springs, the Colorado Springs Short Term Rental Alliance is having a meeting at 11 a.m. this Saturday 1/12/19 at Johnny's Navajo Hogan on Nevada to go over the new c...

what kind of city regulations and permits will come into play converting a SFH into a MFH.