I definitely think a lot of the things that scare most buyers away from closing a deal are no longer as terrifying especially after you have first hand experience seeing the processes and procedures involved.  

@Tammy Skeath then you should be good to go, you just have to notify the tenants of what procedures they may have to do to start the service in their name etc and notify them with reasonable time, I would give them 30 days just in case.

If and when you close on the unit, there should be a procedure (state specific) where you should be able to access the records/financials of the Association which should include budgets, financials, etc. 

I would strongly encourage stronger screening procedures .

PMs are great if you're running a larger (5+ doors) portfolio, in a similar area, and have "lived" self-management long enough that you know you're no good at creating standard operating procedures or farming out the work directly.

I’ve worked on small and large  scale residential and commercial projects and have some great relationships with many of Southern Arizona's finest contractors, tradesmen, supply houses and developer/investors.Recently I attained my real estate license and am slowly building my contacts and relationships in this world.  

Standard procedure is to post your state-specific notice of lease violation, and then perform a follow up inspection at the expiration of said notice, to determine if the violation is cured. 

But basically he wanted to rent my property and then offer it as STR to whoever.I said I didn't want it to be trashed (again) and he talked endlessly about how he puts up cameras, other security, knows exactly who is going in & out, cleaners are the finest, etc.

I regret refinancing with my mortgage company.What is involved in the procedures you mentioned and do you know how much of a time frame it takes to complete them?

Now, I have little to no experience in the procedures/process to get something like this moving.