And a difficulty in enforcing guidelines is not the same as the policy not having an impact on a majority of STR owners who do their best to better ensure the safety of their guests because of the standards (even if they also know the county may not come by to enforce them in person).

It sounds like sound advice and a good framework to help me make a decision.  

Let them know this is a business and as much as you might like them, you can not give them any leeway unless something is fully negotiated.. don't be a hard a** but be very clear in all communications be it verbal, text, email, whatsapp, telegram whatever. 

A big one with a ton of information regarding the process of brokerage/law/national law/etc, and a small book of Rules and Regulations directly out of the State Legislature.STUDY THE SMALL BOOK AND UNDERSTAND IT BACKWARD AND FORWARDIf, during the class, they tell you about certain statutes in that book, highlight them and revisit them.

Those small renovations can make a huge difference, and a lot of people can't see past the paint and clutter in photos on Zillow/Redfin, and that gives you an advantage. 

I ask because that can impact what loan programs are available to you and a non-warrantable condo can come with a higher interest rate.

We did not need help in deciding what our investment niche would be; we needed help in creating and implementing a tax strategy plan for a married couple composed of a high-income earner and a real estate agent and business owner.

If they have a $200+ truck fee, $100/hr labor, and a 100% markup on parts, you're gonna end up paying $600 for something that's $100 at Home Depot and anyone with two thumbs can install in 30 minutes. 

And as a new investor, typically you don't that much money to put towards handyman every time something goes wrong. 

I’ve countered 75k, 20% down, with  an 7.25 interest rate, and a 20 to 30 year term.