But they disguise their objections by saying that the operators of "unofficial" STRs are not playing by the same rules since they are not collecting & paying taxes to the city....and they are right.I personally will not do business unless I can be "legit".

Have a clear objective of what you are looking to achieve.

Another objective would be to make sure you’re still cash flowing after you refi, and I’ve heard of other clauses that say mortgage rates have to be below x for the balloon payment to be paid.

I would put in the inspection objection that the roof is to be inspected and make sure that it is up to code before closing on the property. 

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I tried working with them on a solution to meet both of our objectives, but they wouldn't budge on prohibiting property owners from visiting their own property without prior approval from the property manager. 

Screw the management company, if they have a sales clause in their management agreement they can take it up with the owner, however they should not be able to hold their clients hostage if they want to sell.

I would waive inspections if i knew i were purchasing a real "cash cow" because if the deal is objectively good enough fixing the mechanicals might still be worth it.

Well, most towns do not want multiple detached dwelling structures on one lot, so finding an empty lot with zoning that permits multifamily, with no town objection to detached dwellings will be kind of like finding a unicorn. 

We just went through a "Once in a Lifetime" increase in properties because during Covid, everyone was looking to buy a 3/2 with pool for the children who were being kept hostage with masks at home for the first year and a half.