If you can give us a little clarity into your background, goals, and location experience then we can help give you a better idea of what to prepare for. 

Better locations = better tenants (assuming your PM company screens properly, I always want first right to green light applications until my PM understands with crystal clarity on what type of tenant I want.) 

To give them credit, there are so many rules and regs for any county, it's impossible for the one person you happen to get on the phone to know everything.So just to be on the safe side, you probably should give them a call again to get some clarity on ALL of the requirements for renting out a basement apartment. 

Increased Transparency in Commission Fees: Investors will have more clarity on what they are paying for.

Also curious how others navigate our short term rental laws (seems like many property owners are advertising for periods shorter than the 14 day minimum) Also curious if many owners are actually paying hotel taxes to the county or waiting for more clarity on the law

Whether it’s learning how to build a property portfolio, understanding financing options, or managing tenants effectively, having a structured approach will keep you focused.This clarity prevents you from wandering aimlessly or jumping from one strategy to another, ensuring that you stay on course toward your investing goals.5.

Could be both, but answering that will bring some clarity.

You will get what you pay for, so I'd recommend gaining clarity on what you want out of your CRM.....

If anyone has further clarity on what is required by law, please share. 

Joe Villeneuve for clarity, my tone wasn't meant to be accusatory rather kind of tongue-in-cheek.