This includes (but not limited to):-Quiet Hours-What spaces can and cannot be used-Guest policy (make sure to limit days in a row and in a month)-Pet policy (even if you don't allow pets, if someone has an ESA animal, it would be good to have guidelines in the event they surprise you with one, otherwise you are SOL and of course take into consideration fair housing laws)-How is trash put in the cans (in bags, not just thrown in) and when can trash cans be taken to the street and put back-How is the late free structured (one time flat fee or a daily fee)2.

The August 2024 report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® shows housing prices in Austin and the greater metro have been fairly stable over the past 12 months.

So STR loophole there are personal use limitations: To avoid having the property classified as a "residence," which limits your ability to claim rental expenses, your personal use of the property must not exceed the greater of:14 days per year, or 10% of the total days the property is rented at fair market value

Properly sealed pavers would not have soaked up the oil.Regardless, it seems like it is fairly easy to remove oil from pavers.

But in fairness to everyone and to be in good standing with the laws, should I be scrutinizing everyone this much? 

You are new, so you don't have a pool of contractors, or know what things really cost, or what a scope of work truly entails and if you are getting fair bids or not.  

If you are upfront and communicate with inspectors you won't have issues.

.- Communicated Findings: Informed you promptly about any POS violations and discussed the implications.- Negotiated Solutions: Worked with the seller's agent to determine whether the seller would address the violations or if you would need to assume responsibility, potentially negotiating a price reduction or credit at closing to cover repair costsWhy You Found Out LateThe fact that you discovered the POS violations only five days before closing suggests a lapse in communication or oversight.

A quick Google search for the Ashland, KY area only list a larger local company and I'm fairly certain they own all the properties they manage, or out of state companies that I'm not sure would manage quads (which is probably where I would start). 

To overcome these challenges, many borrowers focus on building strong communication with lenders, providing clear and detailed exit strategies, and ensuring thorough due diligence on the property.