It's a way for them to maintain control over their material and keep their audience intimate. 

Personally that would be a pain to maintain and do lol

I am 100% ok with my w2 providing me income to maintain my life and grow a nest egg for the later aspect of life  

How many weekends do you want to drive up north to find, purchase, setup and maintain an STR?

Rules can change, and it’s better to anticipate potential restrictions down the road.Builder Restrictions: Builders sometimes place restrictions on rentals to maintain the "character" of the community, especially when they’re still selling units.

Framing your position as fair such as explaining the difficulty of finding renters during off-peak months - might help maintain a positive relationship and reduce risks of property damage.Prepare for What’s NextEven if the tenant moves out early, ensure you’re protected.

Regarding a 1031 exchange, while the property was rented and treated as an investment property during your deployment, if you maintained it as your primary residence for tax purposes, it may complicate eligibility.

Focus on fundamentals: buy below market value, have strong cash flow (or a clear path to creating it), and maintain sufficient reserves to weather any unexpected challenges.If you’re strategic and stay patient, this market could create opportunities that lay the groundwork for long-term success.

This way, they’ll have a vested interest in maintaining high standards of management.To truly understand property dynamics and support the management team, I recommend spending time on-site.

.- Maintain proper records, such as contracts, settlement statements, and promissory notes.- Additionally, you can track income and expenses consistently using software or spreadsheets.If you track everything, you could show a loss and use that to offset other earned income (such as a W2) which will net you a bigger refund.