Unless checked, we will over react to this new "bad" news and avoid risk altogether. 

Now programs, like DSCR, are making it possible and feasible to avoid commercial lending altogether and free up slots.I've been able to get reasonable financing for first time investors with commercial loans. 

Just be sure to check the local STR laws beforehand and, if the property is in an HOA, check the bylaws—I'd avoid HOAs altogether, but some lake communities will have them.

I avoid HOA properties altogether.

I believe this is the typical path for the average investor like myself while the more creative ways to construct deals are solely for the more experienced and savvy investor, depending on their comfort level with such tactics.I'm still working on the network end of things to perhaps someday JV with someone on potential opportunities to avoid lenders and banks altogether, but again, skin in the game is still needed by someone.  

I have, like you, considered becoming a part time realtor to increase my network and income or just quitting engineering altogether to pursue a full time RE job with the ultimate goal of becoming a full time RE investor.

The flooring is ready to be replaced and I have considered having LVP installed but wonder should it be glued or free floating or should LVP be avoided altogether in this instance?  

I retain the option of paying down the mortgage or eliminating it altogether.

Normally it consists of a just a sewer-dye test but some local municipalities are far more comprehensive to the point of hindering sales altogether due to cost of fixes.

I even know a fellow investor who quit paying his real estate taxes and making repairs altogether.