They stated they were having relationship issues.  

just having a large liability insurance and a personal umbrella policy?

Personally, I don't like QB because it doesn't give me the info I want about cash flow.

, or frankly just well-intentioned government regulators looking to stay active in their bureaucracy (I have personally seen this) get involved, then that same interpretive leeway gives the regulator even more power at the expense of the public interest.

Read your original post to a person who started this thread. 

In my opinion, going there in person can help so you can get copies of what needs to be filled out and can ask for a step-by-step process.

We've gone through and vetted the local vendors to make sure the person inspecting it isn't going to just "look for work" as this very common in these industries.

If this is for personal use then I'm not sure I'd entertain this idea.

For example, some cities have started capping the number of short-term rentals allowed, while certain HOAs impose fees that can significantly cut into your margins.For out-of-state investments, having a trustworthy property management team that understands local laws and has good relationships with HOAs can make all the difference.

It's the best way to test what you like and don't like in a low risk environment.Once you've done this, you'll probably have even more saved up and experience to make you more confident in choosing a direction.If you decide to just dive into one of these markets and strategies, I'd recommend focusing on your personality, goals (cash flow first or something else) and how much time you have.