Why isn’t your question “Who is sharing false data with the city?”

@David To are you set on Panama City, Panama?

I've been looking at properties in Kansas City on both sides of the state line, but I'm open to looking in other cities as well. 

Last month, a guest turned me into the city and now I am required to shut down the AirBnB because I am in violation.

And based on early comments from both sides of the aisle, that number isn’t unrealistic.The reasoning is clear: the city makes up 18% of Kentucky’s population but generates 24% of the state’s tax revenue.

There are many people who stand on the mountain top and warn against investing in the core neighborhoods of the inner-city.

Check with the city and verify . 

Cities that do not rely on visitors often see STRs as a threat to housing or neighborhood stability.

According to Airbnb:Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in the City of Tuscaloosa, AL will pay the following tax as part of their reservation:City of Tuscaloosa Lodging Tax: 11% of the listing price, including any cleaning fees, for reservations 29 days or shorter.

I understand that the City of Anaheim is no longer issuing new STR permits, so one option is to buy a property that already has an existing STR license.