At this French Quarter building, a short-term rental fraud scheme is just the tip of the iceberg

Here is a behind-the-scenes piece on a short-term rental violation in progress. It's really a tight situation. Cash flow is a real challenge here for rental properties. There is a real need for short-term rentals. Locals need affordable units:

https://www.nola.com/news/politics/luxury-apartment-short-term-rental-scheme/article_43e49ef3-4674-4e4a-a752-8a6ad9f5efb1.html

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