It appears to be law in every state, according to a few online sources, that the landlord must inform a tenant of all cameras on a property including common areas.

@Alex NgThere are savings accounts that offer 5% right now.

The forum here on BiggerPockets is a great resource, and local connections can complement your online learning.Best of luck on your real estate investment journey, and feel free to reach out if you have more questions!

Navigating through the se of options, I would recommend asking people you know who have experience in whatever it is you are trying to do for their referrals, cross checking what they say with any online reviews, and coming to your own conclusion after speaking to them yourself.

Do you want a team of pro's to handle everything and you save time, but pay more?

Those online services that say they can get you title insurance without a quiet title order charge you several thousand dollars and then tell you to occupy and use the property for four years, and then get back in touch with them.  

See our House Rules in the Saved Responses Section of the Airbnb Paperwork System for our wording on how we charge a fee if the neighbors complain to us about guests’ noise. 7 - Coffee Machine.

If you truly lost 2 months of rent you could have lowered your rent 15% and been ahead even before counting the savings from someone else paying the utilities. 

My wife and I both have good jobs that we plan to keep as we’re able to have savings that we re-invest in future downpayments.

I am a software engineer and have saved a decent amount of money about $60000.