It's illegal for HOAs to regulate property use in any way- they can't tell you that you can't have an LTR or STR. 

As a custom builder for decades, I dealt with this way more than once, especially with new subs that had not worked for me before.Back in the old days we used to just go with a verbal ok, but in the last 20 years or so, it is imperative to have a written CO (even an email sent from the jobsite) from the Sub and then I would add 20-25% and submit a CO of my own to the customer.

I am working through this structure with a number of clients right now from a tax perspective.I highly recommend Mark Fetzer at KKOS - I work with him often on these clients and he is set up to advise in Texas.

Don't use sheet vinyl--tears way too easily.  

This helped me get the max LTV on a high balance loan. 

This allows you to postpone tax liability until you sell the new property without a subsequent exchange.2.

Exclude up to $250K/$500K in gains.4️⃣ Home Office Deduction: Use part of your home for business?

They've made it very clear that you are not allowed to use their service for calling homeowners with distressed properties.

This was for our house in Montgomery County.

Hey Ryan, I know there are some folks that provide this service but I'm not sure exactly how it works and how much trust is involved.If it's any consolation, I wouldn't sweat it too much.