One of the condos where we stayed for years came out with a ridiculously long breed ban list.

A "professional" tenant can draw out an eviction and and strip anything of value from the home, costing you tens of thousands without batting an eye.There are stories of people living in a home for over a decade without paying a dime.

That is the best case scenario, of course sometimes you get lied to and stalled, that's why it is important to always emply a double strategy and stay a step ahead.

Hard Money will fund 90% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab on a draw schedule.

It needs to be irrevocable so that it stays outside the estate of the seller.2.

Is it worth buying vs renting given I'll be staying there for 3 years.

Make sure to stay on top of things and don't trust too many people (especially the so-called experts). 

Stay tuned and work with their folks for details, should be some exiting things in the future.  

From my understanding you would have to sell the property as a business...a resort style destination with a number of amenities and places to stay.

Personally, all of my units are full and have stayed full, no one is even late with rent much less behind, and no one is moving.