The close friend that was unfortunate enough to align with an agent not in harmony with their wishes is their opinion and experience.  

(depending on size ad quantity of widows0 

I think they should focus on more quality content than quantity. 

LInks and Info below: According to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186 Section 22, A landlord may cause to be installed by a plumber licensed in the commonwealth, at the expense of such landlord, submetering equipment in the landlord’s building to measure the quantity of water provided for the exclusive use of each dwelling unit, provided that such equipment meets the standards of accuracy and testing of the American Water Works Association or a similar accredited association; and provided further, that a sub-meter is installed for each dwelling unit in the building and for the common areas of the building, so that all water used in a building is measured by both a primary meter and a sub-meter.The practice of utility billing for natural gas, trash and electricity is prohibited in the state of Massachusetts.

I then explain my philosophy of quality over quantity, risk adjusted returns, total profitability (of which cash flow is only a very small slice) and wanting the FEWEST number of units (not the most) to produce sufficient cash flow to cover my living expenses on assets that are most likely to appreciate in value over time ... beyond that, mo' units = mo' problems.

But to each their own :) Most don't on here so you are in quantity company. 

Also is this price based on a certain quantity?

Is there another bill in AZ gov making it's way back through that will provide cities with the authority to limit quantity of STRs?

Here are their strategies:Purchasing in Chicago property, not the suburbs- Bottom line taxes are lower because of quantity.  

Increasing job quality and quantity - You need new employers setting up operations.Investor friendly - Check for rent control (os similar restrictions) and the actual cost and time to evict.Property cost - There is a tendency for new investors to choose locations with very inexpensive properties.