@Mike M - Sorry your experience is starting out this way, I don't think it has to end up badly...it is up to you now to take control of the situation and MAKE SURE that your STR is not only not a negative, but an absolute benefit to the neighborhood.Ultimately all these people want is to not be bothered and most importantly to not have their property values affected negatively.

Below are some questions I feel could benefit myself and maybe other newer members in the comunity:- Things/areas to avoid while investing in Wichita area?

Those benefit no one.

I was fortunate that it appreciated heavily in the last 3 yrs, while still getting the benefits of loan pay down, and the tax benefits

But, what if you viewed this as an opportunity to benefit your current company while treating the office like an asset?

The company is entrusting you that you will allow the systems in place to work in your benefit.

It may be of benefit, depending on your tax situation.  

I agree with others that have posted that house hacking could be a good way to go about owning a property in Hawaii and take advantage of your VA benefits.  

If you buy a property as a personal residence, live in it for one year, then convert to rental, you can enjoy the benefits of an owner occupied conventional mortgage.

We also have an llc but lenders don't typically allow mortgage loans to be held by an LLC and we don't see any real tax benefits by holding them in an LLC.