I have never dealt with an investor who didn't physically go to the property & most look up zoning regulations before even giving me an offer!

That is why I am moving to STR because I am tired of all these regulations popping up everyday.Sucks that you had to replace the toilet, and they rejected the payment.

@Richard Benjamin Wilhite, @Bill B.makes some good points about loan terms and the strict identification rules for a 1031 exchange.I would add from a tax mitigation perspective that buying the largest property possible will give you the greatest amount of cost segregation possibility and at the lowest cost since it would be one study rather than several. 

During the renovation phase, adhere strictly to the scope of work and budget, conducting regular walkthroughs to monitor progress and ensure quality.As the project nears completion, prepare for sale by staging the property to highlight its best features and create buyer appeal.

For instance, FHA guidelines are very strict and restrictive when it comes to using departing-residence rental income to qualify for a new FHA loan (such as the 100-mile rule).

NOPE  these are not federally or state regulated loans or lenders they owe u NOTHING.

Ok, well now STRs are regulated in that city, and that same income approached value plummets since the home can only be rented as an LTR.

The regulations around what properties you can add Tiny homes too was cumbersome.  

We can't HELOC due to TX regulations and cash out refinance doesn't make sense with interest rates.

I am going through the regulations and restrictions in that place (not a closed community but there are some rules).