I knew I wanted to start and was constantly analyzing deals, trying to find value in everything I could but didn't pull the trigger for over a year. 

So make sure you know enough that doesn't happen.Don't get an itchy trigger finger and jump before your ready.

Just want to have my ducks in a row before I pull the trigger!

On the other end of the spectrum, there are a few cities which vary from semi-harsh to harsh regulations, i.e. rules on how many units you can list, requiring the owner to live on the property, limits on the number of days you can rent out to Airbnb guests, etc.

I understand the need for patience and future opportunities as I've learned through the stock market however we've come across a few great deals that would have cash flowed nicely but I was hesitant to pull the trigger on due to the hot market we live in and where I think it's headed.

She may have felt violated and backed into a corner about this in her kind ..who knows maybe as a kid she had somebody violate her trust in her bedroom or some weird life experience that triggered a past hurt and made her do something she wouldnt ordinarily do .

Without meaning to sound harsh, you really must research this stuff *before* you find yourself in the situation.First thing you need to do is research (via Google) your county and state rental laws.

Prepare yourself and then be ready to pull the trigger. 

Four units might trigger the need to add sprinklers, but you should be okay with 2 or 3. 

But if I hadn't pulled the trigger on the first property, I wouldn't have bought the second, or the third, etc.Pull the trigger!