It makes it easier for bad actors to commit fraud on their application.The article does say "The report will be made available to landlords at no cost and will have to be prepared by a consumer credit reporting agency" but landlords should be able to verify that somehow and ensure there have been no changes.

It should strive to become and remain proficient in its field and be competent to properly address issues which arise in connection with the ownership or collection of debts.CANON 3 – CONFIDENTIALITYAn RMAI Member shall always demonstrate their commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of consumer account data which shall be revealed through the development, implementation, monitoring, and annual review of security measures adopted for its protection, not only while having title to the receivable but also during transmission of the data occurring during the sale or purchase of the receivable.Commentary:A Member shall strive to implement the highest standards of information security policies, safety, and security plans and guidelines which meet or exceed any state or federal statutory and regulatory requirements for the safeguarding consumer personally identifiable information and account data.A Member shall abide by all non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements with the parties with whom it has business dealings regarding the other parties’ consumer accounts, proprietary business information, and trade secrets.The obligation to protect confidences does not preclude a Member from revealing information when consent is provided; as permitted in statute, regulation, or case law for the collection of a debt; or when required by law.It is not improper for a Member to give, as allowed by law, limited information from its files to an outside agency necessary for statistical, bookkeeping, accounting, data processing, banking, printing, or other legitimate purposes, provided it exercises due care in the selection of the agency and warns the agency that the information must be kept confidential along with the execution of proper confidentiality agreements.CANON 4 – COMMUNICATIONSAn RMAI Member shall demonstrate caution in its verbal and written communications with others which shall be revealed through the absence of false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, or unfair statements.Commentary:A Member shall accurately represent professional memberships, designations, credentials, capabilities, and experiences.The name under which a Member conducts its business should not mislead others concerning the identity, responsibility, and status of the Member, even if such name is permissible under the FDCPA or other state and federal statute.A Member shall not directly or indirectly compensate or give anything of value to representatives of the press, radio, television, or other communication medium in anticipation of, or in return for professional publicity in a news item unless such payment is disclosed in such news item.

Regardless of where you choose to purchase your STR, there could be some upfront and potential time-consuming start up processes.

The initial $100k negative would consume many months/years of cash flow.  

Also, multiple documented site visits with the city and utilities like @Rick Garrido said is time consuming but worth it for your evaluation.

I looked at their fees and thought OK I would pay more for a hard money loan anyway and could use the help to get funding. here I am with a bunch of crappy consumer credit cards flying out to a house I don't even live at.

In addition, in accordance with the regulations made under the Consumer Credit Act, if your loan term is greater than 12 months you will pay an additional 30 days interest.

I see recommendations to open accounts and give your tenants your banking information, or use consumer point-to-point apps like Venmo, in these forums. 

Also, when is cashflow to be enjoyed as profit taking when property keeps consuming cashflow.

You have a governmental authority using its power to hinder and regulate private transactions creating some kind of “litmus” test based on god knows whatYou have a seller remaining in a home he sold indefinitely.You have a lender that has twice filed for foreclosure You have a profit sharing arrangement upon resale with the seller/tenantYou’re performing repairs/maintenance on a house while occupied by the seller/tenantAny or all these are lawsuit magnets.If you buy a property, and the seller is a consumer, not an investor, you should NEVER do a profit participation.