Then the housing market will crash,  all of the home owners will lose equity, the government will bail out the banks and that will be paid for by the American taxpayers

If I add heat pumps, the government covers 25% of the cost. 

I've looked at codes and talked to staff at one planning department (Cobb), and come to the conclusion that it's not legal around metro Atlanta but is mostly unenforced.

You can check the city’s zoning map online or call the planning department.

You can't sign up with NFIP Flood Insurance right now anyways due to the government shut down.

I expect prices to continue to escalate in the area.Approximately 25% of the cost of a new home goes to the government.  

With the BRRRR the one major piece of advice I will give you is that AC's city officials and building department are notorious for screwing with you. 

Thus, if you need any help in that department and are open to helping me develop my skillset, don't hesitate to reach out!

With AIRBNB the consumer is not worried about “who” pays “fees”, they just want to know the total price AND be able to easily compare pricing of different accommodations for the same time period.I’ve seen the following reasons for the decline in bookings mentioned in this thread: Government shutdown, competitors unknowingly absorbing the cost of the increased fee.

He can decide whether to sell or not, but the market sets the price, not him.I own properties in small towns and major cities; it is far easier in small towns because the code enforcement department is a lady named Laurie that had a daughter in my wife's class at the local school last year or is your neighbor's cousin, etc. - it's easier to find a connection point and get somewhere.