A message stating your qualifications for applicants will let them know whether they should apply or not too. 

It's more about steady content and natural growth once you nail the basics like keyword integration and technical optimizations.

Our mortgage was significantly higher than our flood insurance, and I don't know if we qualify to try to apply for FEMA or if there is other assistance, and if so, if we would apply as a business (we file it on our personal taxes as rental income).

If a man lies about his name, how long he has been in business, and the very nature of his business, what else is he lying about? 

Realize these same concerns apply to other Syndication asset types also.Do stress tests against the deal for both hitting the financial targets and also the Capital Stack impact.

This type of company will be married with you through the longevity of the investment so naturally their interests will have to be mutually aligned. 

Quote from @Joe Mills: You are exempt if you meet one of the following requirements:Owner-occupied buildings Properties with four units or fewer that are owned and lived in by the ownerSingle-family homes Homes that are sold or rented without a broker by the owner, as long as the owner doesn't own more than three at onceIf those don't apply, then you must abide by Fair Housing and you must make reasonable accommodations for people with assistance animals.

There's potentially a domino effect in the event of an unforeseen major expense exceeding my reserves (mainly thinking in terms of natural disasters) affecting my whole portfolio.  

Yes the tenant could have done things differently, but just as a manager is responsible for the people under them and their actions, same applies to you as the landlord.

It's human nature for me to miss out on things I am not familiar with, so please forgive my ignorance.