As a business, a judge will expect YOU to know all the laws and legal procedures.Make a minor mistake and the judge is unlikely to give you a break and may rule in the tenant's favor.The judge will see the tenant as a consumer and may give them a lot of leeway in court, even give them borderline legal advice.You are in over your head, not having the knowledge to properly handle this.

That's because it's the group I help run and I was one of the speakers last month.The markets you mentioned are generally considered fourth-tier markets.

You can find duplexes under $180K in C-class neighborhoods, in decent condition, that meet or exceed the 1% rule

Just how important is this “rule”.  

That means that bank has its own set or rules/guidlines and can offer exceptions and offer more programs. 

Ask the city/county for their STR rules.

Newer septic rules also require enough land for two septic tanks per each one you are required to install.

With regard to the proximity to the beach, I tend to have a beach distance of 15 min or 5 mile rule, whichever is less. 

Using the 30% affordability rule, the monthly rent affordability for most households would be around $1,545.

The goal of a HELOC is a quick line of credit to either refinance or sell and pay back the HELOC as soon as possible.PS - I would recommend taking a look into the Columbus Ohio market, there's tons of 1% rule deals still within the 120-180k price point with amazing appreciation potential.