The industry titans resisted all forms of regulation and oversight.

Where can I find the labels for gas meters that are resistant to the elements?

It's the path of least resistance and how they and their clients are compensated.  

Has anyone been in a situation where they acquired a condo and operated it as an STR when the HOA did not make the exclusion in their CC&Rs, but then faced resistance from the HOA?

I want durable, stain resistant everything in STRs.

For me, that was my #1 negative factor about CA as a market, the resistance and denial to face the realities.

. - provided you can resist the urge to spend it instead of using it as intended.Yes, you can add to the principal payment amount every month if your budget supports that.Here's the piece that folks tend to gloss over: This method of debt acceleration only works if you have money left over at the end of the month after all your debts and expenses are covered. 

Criticism comes after that, and it appears as resistance.

LTRs are likely the path to least resistance in PHX and might be a good starting spot. 

And apparently doesn't etch or stain as easily and is heat resistant.