I want to be in control of what happens with my property and my cancellation policy so I won't use Airbnb or VRBO for midterms.

I figure if they don’t already have Netflix I’ll get questions on how to use it and my systems are all about the least amount of questions.

Build your systems first before you decide to invest though. 

And while crime isn't out of control in either suburb, it is higher than the national average and the schools are medicore at best.

The “Big deals” are…You have to buy something you don’t already own, not pay off debt, renovate a home you own, or build on land you already own.You have to spend all the “cash” you receive.You have spend more than your net selling price.You can never receive or have control of the cash, you need a QI PRIOR to selling. 

I'm an IT guy myself and clearly not against automated systems, but that can misguide you if you don't know much yourself.

So, YOU or a project manager or a designer or a partner would be more ideal to have control over the scope of work. 

Rent control measures, burdensome employment regulations, and excessive administrative requirements exemplify this.

By posting a notice, you maintain control while ensuring expectations are clear and legal.By the way, I don't recommend an exact 30-day notice and then dealing with prorated rent.

Stressed with lots to figure out in terms of getting systems in place and making repairs with not much time to get everything done, but I'm confident in the deal.