You have some of the brightest members on BP and professional investors providing feedback (a defacto board of directors for you).

Then, I had a phone call with the executive director of this program and he said that he was going to have John Doe call me (that hasn't happened after waiting 2 weeks).

I understand that some couples set up 51% female owned to qualify as a "woman-owned business," don't know much about what this does for you, anyone else?

I've had some that were pushy, particularly with my female property manager.

The reason he mentioned a washing machine hose is because you need two female fittings, whereas a normal water hose has a female and male. 

Director of Grants and Contracts, transitioning RE from hobby to career.

Very powerful stuff.Few lessons learned:- Never pay a large sum up front- Vet a company much better- Don't trust a wolf in female clothing - No one hugs after a business transaction- Check court records- Never go with the cheapest bidOnce this hypothetical situation is over, I'm definitely going to provide more details.

Director of Grants and Contracts, transitioning RE from hobby to career.

The main thing a Board of Directors of an HOA is charged with is maintaining property values. 

Plenty of people try to get around these rules by creating companies with Thai majority directors or using usufructs to lease homes long term.