I want to make sure I'm acting in accordance with the local government's legislation, but I'm having trouble making sense of all of the information I'm finding on https://www.roanokeva.gov/.How do investors usually navigate legislation requirements when starting renting in a new city?

My tenants (less than 5 units) usually pay with a money order in person, but I'd like to have another option that also doesn't require a bank account. 

You may personally lose capital if earnest deposit is nonrefundable and if you pay due diligence costs out of pocket.

I saw their Facebook post promoting their quick collaborative mortgage service and decided to try it for a property renovation project.After filling out a form and providing my ID and bank statement, they promised a $41600 mortgage within one day, but required a 3% service fee.

There is also a Bank statement loan but that would require 10% down where they use gross deposits instead of income/taxes.  

It may also be beneficial to require a co-signer for the lease, especially if the tenants are college students with limited credit history.When writing up the lease, clearly outline the rules and expectations for the property, including noise levels, guest policies, and maintenance responsibilities.

After 3 years, it'd be paid off completely. 35000/100000 = 3.5% which is a bit higher than the 1% rule, which seems much more difficult now-a-days in the United States.Business in JapanAs an American, we can go there for 90 days, no VISA required.

Keep an eye out for indicators of population increase or steady housing demand.The BRRRR approach may be appropriate for older properties, particularly if they require renovations.

No issues with property but state is requiring abatement.

If you were to purchase a property that does not require a lot of rehab, then you would be able to start renting within a couple of weeks.