Familiarizing yourself with your HOA's specific guidelines and regulations can help avoid unexpected fines and ensure a peaceful coexistence within your community.

(Plus, they're underwritten by Lloyd's of London, which gives me some peace of mind.)

Renew after the lease expires and the rent will be set at market value.I would probably charge MORE for a 2 year lease. go ahead and increase by 1-2% and tell them that will be fixed for the next 2 years and maybe offer an increase cap after that for peace of mind?

If they're going to do this now during the lease they're not going to magically be perfect and leave peacefully when the lease is over

The low mortgage rate of 2.5% is a considerable advantage, reducing long-term financial obligations and potentially enhancing profitability through tax benefits and property value appreciation.

Got to agree here, these people usually have a lot of opportunities to make peace with the landlordBut I have to point out, that I have seen a case or two where the landlord was the scum and was just trying to screw a tenant. 

Welcome @Scott Poole.You'll find alot of useful resources(knowledge & ideas) for your REI journeyAll the bestPS: Great analysis of Oklahoma city.if investors first could consider (law, population, job growth etc) that would enhance their returns

It costs a lot, anywhere from $450 to about $700 a year, but I have COMPLETE peace of mind that I will NEVER get that 3 am call for a toilet stopped up (or anything else). 

The thing that gives me peace of mind is going through the loan approval process.

Another option would be to use it to pay off my mortgage, which is a guaranteed return every year (currently at 5.25%), and some peace of mind.