I’m curious on whether properties are grandfathered in because I haven’t seen any STR’s with one in them yet as I browse listings and walk properties. 

Every time I have bought a house for my own use, I have spent weeks browsing before finding the perfect home for me and within my budget.

https://www.nachi.org/certified-inspectors/browse/us/alabama

Usually, this fixes most browsing problems.

There is a lot of paperwork and certificates to obtain, but they require the letter from the HOA.I was browsing Miami on Airbnb, and it just seems like so many people are able to do Airbnb in Miami. 

Some were wholesalers that we've been in contact with before they started using Investor Lift, some are outfits that we found through browsing the available properties on the platform.I've thought about joining as well as we'll wholesale deals that don't meet our investment criteria from time to time... as an agent though I lean towards buying personally, assigning directly to a client, or listing more frequently than wholesaling, so I'm just not doing enough wholesaling volume to justify the $479/mo price tag.

I’ve been browsing Paperstac quite a bit lately, but I’ve noticed that most of the properties against which the notes are secured are decrepit shacks located in very rural areas.I’m fully aware that the kind of borrower who defaults on their mortgage won’t usually be living in an ornate mansion, but do you know of any way to buy notes for properties located in major cities, or at least somewhere where home values won’t tank 50% when the local chicken slaughterhouse or glue factory closes?

Just looking to see if this place is helpful- browsing posts and resources looks good so far

Are there any other sites to browse?

You need to browse this forum, find experts who you want to work with and initiate the contact from your end.