Quote from @John Reagan Johnson: I am new to the real estate industry and am looking to connect and exchange businessIf you are new I would suggest something totally different. 

One difference was to have two properties appreciating (though at very different rates as they were in different areas) instead of 1.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

The main downside is being dependent on the HOA—issues like poor management, rising fees, or unexpected assessments can hurt your investment.

@Jay Hinrichs 100% these can work differently depending on your state laws.

I'm now wondering if that isn't a cultural difference.

I would highly suggest finding a bookkeeper who specializes in REI as our industry is a different animal that a regular business and the bookkeeping is a bit specialized as well.

We do things a lot differently than they do up in Dallas.

I've hired social media experts (a little different) that work under a similar structure and it's been working great.Not to mention team off-sites if you guys are located in the same area also help a ton.

That said, if your insurance doesn't cover certain breeds, then you need to deny those breeds - until the law is changed or you find a different insurance provider who will cover them.There is definitely a law about dog bites, though.