I understand the sentiment, but the last thing I want is more regulation and more hands in the pot.

Quote from @James Carlson: Park County, one of the last jurisdictions near Denver untouched by STR regulations, appears poised to make changes to its Airbnb laws. 

However, that covers a lot of different cities, each with their own zoning and STR regulations. 

That predictability is a plus for long-term cash flow planning.Infill Construction Opportunities: Submarkets like Northeast Columbia and Lexington are issuing more permits for small-scale residential construction — ideal for investors targeting build-to-rent strategies.Student + Government Rental Demand: With the University of South Carolina and a concentration of government jobs, Columbia offers a base of steady tenants in neighborhoods like Rosewood, Shandon, and Forest Acres.Landlord-Friendly Environment: Compared to more regulated cities, Columbia’s policies are still relatively favorable to landlords — especially those operating long-term rentals.💡 Investor Takeaway: Columbia may not be a “flashy” market, but it offers what savvy investors often value most: steady cash flow, growth potential in emerging pockets, and manageable entry costs.Anyone here currently investing in Columbia or considering it?

As always, some bad actors cause burdensome regulations for everyone else.Per the Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors:"For example, in Cleveland, a local agent in charge must be identified if the property is not owner-occupied.

@Jay Hinrichs I'm sure you have knowledge of the legal issues, the vetting process, lending regulations, and I have no idea what other issues to consider.  

The file downloads off of the government site as a .txt file.

(Their definition is sustainable for the planet, not the people, obviously…)hey make sure we throw in more regulation, more permits, more fess, raise the minimum standards, along with the increased energy efficiency that shoudl really lower the cost. 

When done right, the guaranteed government portion of rent helps smooth out income and can make underwriting a lot more predictable — especially in a lower-income market.

In my state (California), properties governed by the Tenant Protection Act are limited to increases of 5% plus the local Consumer Price Index (CPI), not to exceed 10% in a 12-month period.