We have a 14-page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

Except in cases of an emergency, Landlord shall give reasonable notice of intent to enter and the reason for entering.

Mentioning the intention to "keep business circulating to the locals rather than resorting to a bigger company". 

When your intentions are good, deals start coming with hard work.

I think I added value by being very genuine and honest about every intention I had with the property.

We have a 14-page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

However, you should be aware that the lender may require you to sign a document stating it is your intention at the time of purchase to occupy the property for the next year. 

We have a 14-page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

The original intent was to use it as a rental--still might--but I don't like concrete slabs.

Live in it the required time and buy another with a low fha loan.You can also rent out both sides if you have no intention of living there but you would have to put down a larger down payment.You will learn some of the ropes about owning rental property before jumping into the STR game.