The challenge was balancing the relationship between landlord/tenant and a personal/friendly relationship.

If you make the person an LLC employee you can get around it, but partner does need to be careful. 

Personal finance is as much behavioral as it is math.

Did you end up flying and looking in person in the area?

So PLEASE don’t make another huge financial decision and then tell that same person after you do it.

I personally would never invest somewhere that could outlaw rentals.

You need to make sure you're working with someone whose sending you personalized deal flow that actually meets your buying criteria.

Personally I question whether the "extras" on policies like Proper's are worth the extra price. 

I have been to a few of them personally its really something and the folks that own them are under the radar and make MILLIONS.

Perhaps there is a relevant book or podcast that you could suggest to expand my knowledge in this area.Considering you're experience with creative finance deals, which you mentioned previously, I am keen to hear about your personal insights and experiences.