It is strictly risk mitigation.

I also will pick myself up a great deal in the process (my purchase is cash, but aim to flip).If a property is landlocked, and banks seem reluctant to fund mortgage or refinance for buyer (have before many times, but more strict now), what exactly does the property need as far as legal access for bank to write a mortgage?

Same thing about being strict with rent being due on 1st.  

VA loans have a bit more strict requirements for home condition, as it's generally designed for primary residences.

Strictly buying and selling renovated properties.  

If you're strictly doing real estate and working (I'm ignorant of your profession, maybe they have CPAs that can work magic for that type of work?)

It is good that government is taking consonant over it as told by Tyler Turcasso but rules needed to be more strict so they will be followed without any leniency.

Since the source of the down payment must be verified and strict limits on seller contribution toward buyer costs, this technique would not work on any government backed loans such as FNMA, VA, FHA or USDA.  

With longer rentals it reduces the need to clean daily.Just make sure you make strict house rules upfront.

You will need to establish strict screening standards and learn how to properly screen applicants.Whether you keep them or find new tenants I would strongly advice you only offer M2M leases considering you are a novice landlord.