What would, in your opinion, be the optimal list of services?

Definitely get completely optimized on the first couple OTAs and maybe a channel mgr before investing a lot in software. 

It's way more work and long-term (over 30 years) you're actual return from RE vs stocks won't be much more unless you're constantly selling and optimizing your RE portfolio and giving up your free time and your lifestyle in the process

Their insights highlight the necessity for a careful approach to vapor barriers and insulation, emphasizing compatibility with the building's original design and moisture management needs.Here's the plan:Ceilings/Attic Floors: Elevate insulation to R-38 or above, incorporating vapor retarder paint or smart vapor retarders for optimal moisture management.Walls: Boost insulation to R-13 or more, utilizing smart vapor retarders or materials with adjustable permeability.Basements, Crawl Spaces: Increase insulation to R-19, targeting ground moisture and internal humidity control.Materials: Opt for eco-friendly, breathable insulation and vapor barrier materials that preserve the building's historic charm.This meticulous approach elevates the property's energy efficiency and moisture management, enhancing its value and ensuring a profitable return without compromising its architectural integrity.I'd like to hear your thoughts, experiences, or any advice you might have on integrating vapor barriers and insulation in renovating historic properties.

I do love the options and filters on Wayfair to optimize for assembly (as in none, as much as possible) and the money I save going directly to the source allows me to buy better quality and set up faster. 

Also, the web of entities that Glenn mentions is truthfully pointless.

The problems I see are:Rent is a low percentage of the house value, so not optimal use of this equity/capital.Property taxes are high due to the higher house valueMy costs would be a baseline of $2700+800 = $3500 plus maintenance, unoccupancy, etc. so basically breaking even cash flow for 12 yearsIf/when we sell it, we'll owe capital gains tax since we wouldn't have a "new" house to 1031 into.

My time is invested identifying the areas and properties that are both eligible for a vacation rental permit license and likely to produce investable rental revenue, but beyond negotiating and supporting the transaction, is the facilitation, transition and optimization to an active vacation rental.Here are some key points for out of state investors of nightly vacation rentals to consider that are just as essential to success as the 'right' property:- The RIGHT People  Operating an AirBnB or mini hotel is hard work and it takes a tribe.

Likely, you will research a bit and maybe start and stop or never get started at all and that is fine maybe even optimal for you I do not know.  

If the owner employs a management company, then the management company is required to obtain the business license - not the property owner.according to the tab (Profits Tax) on the same page above, I should NOT file form RD-108 either to pay KCMO city earnings tax, because I am a passive investor, and not actively involved in the management of my property.The problem is that, I did submitted my business license application a few weeks ago (still in the process) before I checked the KCMO web side.