Whether that be checking your local zoning codes or HOA declaration if there is one.

Here Washington State we have no limit perse, but there are strict notice.  120 days notice for an 3% increase in rent which cannot take effect before the end of the lease.  180 day notice is required if over 10% again before the end of the lease.

I understand the Howard County rental license process, but I am having difficulty understanding the building code.

The city will condemn it with code enforcement and the police will move the people right out, immediately. 

Because most bank financing requires personal guarantees, something strictly prohibited by the IRS in Internal Revenue Code Section 4975, therefore precluding you from using leverage.

I have discount codes for both if you need em.

For any investors who are knowledgeable about these areas or are currently active here, are there any particular neighborhoods, zip codes that stand out as good starting points.

I have been investing in Miami Dade County area, so i can't talk for the rest of FL that is a different beast, county by county, so I give you my point of view of Miami.The key point is which type condo are we talking about: newer >2010 condo, old condos, in key growth areas or not.Data, as always, speaks: condo sales ares slowing down, overall Miami is close to be a Buyer market overall (it is already a Buyer's market in many zip codes...), while appreciation is on average +5.5YoY.

This can be particularly advantageous for those in need of quick funds or looking to steer clear of the strict criteria set by traditional lenders.

We ran numbers on a lot of properties but were strict on finding one that work.