For example, my ad will state whether we accept pets, that we want provide income around 3x the rent, and that every adult must pass a credit/criminal screening.

The law never intended to prevent wholesalers from assigning a contract (the fact that it's not illegal is the only reason they want to pass a law in MD to outlaw it, like they did in SC and IL, and some other states).

Another issue is the gas station includes a liquor store so opening a new company to buy out business would mean losing the age of liquor license which may be beneficial in the future if they pass a law on permitting more liquor licenses to existing holders. 

Make sure the property will pass a Section 8 inspection without too much trouble, as these inspections can be quite thorough.Realtors, Inspectors & Contractors: You want a team that knows the Section 8 process well.

WA, for example, requires that you take 20 hours of state-sponsored classes and pass a state-sponsored test.

If they pass a strict grandfather rule where any sale loses their right to STR, the buyer may still face problems (which is also a part of their due diligence, but I would be honest upfront).

so if this is your very first deal - i would pass. 

I started in Real Estate investing in 2013 when my daughter went to college ( first investment was student rental), i still own that house and several others in the town, not all student rentals. i look at this as my retirement in the near future and my kids inheritance should i ever pass.

The 20 year certification requires each of your properties to pass the 2 year dust swab tests AND pass a lead x-ray gun test. 

(D/I looks at monthly obligations, it doesn’t care about my cap ex woes since those pass as you catch up on them).Anyway, that’s what I’m thinking about next.