Early in my investing career, I made the mistake of investing through one of these people and I came to realize they have no real role in the operating GP and are a just useless layer preventing the LPs from getting answers from the GP when a deal is underperforming or losing money. 

Saves you from the fees and unnecessary churn. 

This can help prevent potential legal complications.Professional Advice: It's always wise to consult with a real estate lawyer, tax advisor, or accountant specializing in real estate.

If the numbers make sense and won't prevent you from buying your own home in a few years, then go for it.  

A while ago, there was an agent who prevented me from buying a crappy deal.

Personally I see money orders as a pain to deal with both for the tenant and for myself by adding unnecessary steps. 

I think that dual representation should be eliminated nationwide to prevent listing agents from dominating this business and pushing out great buyer agents.

That's a lot of potential future guests.Also, there are a LOT of potential owners waiting to buy a STR as the market softens a little that will swoop in & buy & prevent a crash.

I am thinking about updating my lease to prevent tenants from displaying Democratic Posters of any one running for elected office that champions ideas such as Rent Control, Gun Control or other anti-landlord ideologies.

This is preventing a real estate agent from listing the property which they have a buyer lined up for $480K.