But you'll learn a lot by calling around and it will help you understand what you need to do to "fit in their box" in the future.

Here are some of our top tips to help you get the most out of your investment:Market Understanding:-Research current local real estate conditions.

I don’t not understand how a seller has zero rights in this matter except to be told I’m the bad one all the way around. 

You need to like, or at least understand, the market where you invest.

With no disrespect intended to BP, most of the folks I run into who use the various calculators provided here have NO real understanding of how to analyze an actual deal.Much in the way one can't become a Jedi without building a lightsaber, you won't become a confident and complete real estate investor until you can build your own analysis spreadsheet.

That is a major privacy concern, I 100% understand why the company is shying away from the practice.

I'm curious to understand if it is an area worth investing in.

If not help me to understand why.  

I understand they gotta make money but if you're cash flowing $350 a month...

My understanding is most HOAs don't allow STRs which is why a lot of people have shifted to MTRs.