Or working with county regulations when there is inadequate access via a bridge.

I would simply be weary and really understand what rules and regulations exist before you make a purchase.

It seems to be a fairly common practice.

When I say I am new, I am very green in practice - outside of buying and selling my primary residences and renting out part of a property I own, I haven't don't much else with real estate.I have put quite some time into reading up on different topics in this area and watching podcast, webinars etc.

You and the Seller have essentially violated the law by taking money that did not belong to you.What does this mean in practice? 

They practice what they preach about wanting to help others. 

It is full of practical advice for just about every aspect of managing a rental and tells you exactly what your state-specific laws say and where to find them yourself.

Also are there STR regulations already set in place?

I would prefer to avoid this.Does anyone know if a portfolio lender would be willing to cash out refi my conventional Freddie/Fannie loan while maintaining the property in my LLC, and if Freddie/Fannie regulations would prevent me from doing so? 

I thought I would give it a try and see what discussion will arise from a topic that is not common to this forum.As an Architectural Engineer that lives and breathes construction, I would like to see if investors know much about sustainability as a building practice.