MTRs are a sweet spot between long-term and short-term — but some hosts forget there are still rules.
Check your city’s definition of “short-term.” Some areas define it as anything under 30 days; others under 90.Midt...

I’m trying to stay fully compliant, but the timeline and red tape are proving tricky.I have a fully furnished condo in downtown Atlanta—walking distance to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, and Centennial—and I’ve done my homework (AirDNA comps, local demand trends, etc.) to make sure the numbers make sense.

When it comes to pulling credit and background checks, TransUnion SmartMove is a solid option for independent landlords—it’s easy to use, FCRA-compliant, and the applicant pays the fee directly.

Seeing Chia + Permuto demonstrates a framework where blockchain-based fractional ownership could be both compliant and functional — potentially allowing platforms like Smartdeeds.ai to offer secure, regulated, and efficient tokenized real estate investments, with built-in governance and income distribution features.It’s exciting to watch how these developments might bridge traditional securities, fractional ownership, and blockchain technologyTokenized real estate on a compliant blockchain like Chia could democratize access, speed up transactions, automate income and governance, and improve transparency.

So it’s important to make sure your screening process is compliant with fair housing laws and is based on objective criteria like income (including voucher amount), rental history, credit, and references.There are pros and cons to working with voucher tenants:Pros:A portion of the rent is guaranteed by the housing authority, which can help with consistent cash flow.Many tenants stay long-term, which can reduce turnover.Considerations:The unit will need to pass an inspection, and you may need to wait for approval before move-in.Rent increases, lease changes, and eviction processes often involve additional steps and coordination with the housing agency.As others have mentioned, having a consistent screening process is key.

Good records don’t just keep you compliant, they help you keep more of your profit.

These rules can help maximize tax benefits while keeping your investments compliant.

Ideally, you have it as an STR for longer than one or two quarters if you're going to do this.Agree the method seems fishy, but also compliant.

After voicing that I will be hiring an attorney and filing a compliant with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection all my ad spend was cut off without warning to make it look like I violating the agreement and I was also locked out of some areas CRM system.

That change made a huge difference in both response rate and keeping things compliant.