Check the restrictions first.Also check with Farm Credit.

Measure T did not restrict vacation rentals to the tourist core only.

A lot of newer Utah townhouse communities have a pool and clubhouse, which translates to a $150+ monthly HOA fee that will eat into cash flow.. not to mention the rules they sometimes impose on certain communities around how many units can be rentals.There are some townhomes in west American Fork (basically Lehi, right on the border) that you can get a similarly priced, newly built property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

https://prrac.org/pdf/Appendix...this resource shows state and local restrictions on discriminating against source of income.

There are worldwide travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines.

Occupancy and rates on short term rentals has been amazing since the travel restrictions were lifted in May. 

Impact on the income and profitability is not a hardship or valid argument as they will point out that you knew or should have known the limitations and restrictions regarding the zoning prior to purchasing the property. 

I will say that if the private placement marketplace was opened up to a wider audience where arbitrary investor quantities were not imposed, the need for crowdfunding sites would not even exist.

Now, it does not seem like there is a time restriction to get rental license, but isn’t there a 6 month restriction to declare your primary residence as a commercial property?

It may be easier to find remotely simply because you won't be restricted by a geographic area - more options.