We'll need to re-do the walls surrounding the current tub & I was hoping that these all in one's will help us save time & money.

Whether browsing areas or specific properties, touching, tasting and feeling the property and it's surroundings are essential data points.

The spacious front and backyard are surrounded by a peaceful forest, offering ultimate privacy.

I would strongly suggest you expand your search to the surrounding markets.

The surrounding homes are maybe $1800/mo.

It should be said that despite all the resistance and discourse surrounding STR's (which we won't get into here) it's important to remember that this is still a relatively new area for real estate.

Surrounded by deals, build up your arsenal so you not only have the knowledge to take action, but the resources both from a capital and a human power standpoint to capitalize on the situation.

Government Programs Look into local government programs or grants designed to help property owners with essential infrastructure repairs.

It's also great to surround yourself with like minded people to keep you on the correct path.

I'd recommend researching areas to see that they have:- Low unemployment- High demand for housing - relatively low inventory- local job creation/booming local economy- high avg/median income- increasing population- low average days-on-market (DOM)- history of rent and property value increases YOY- low crime- highly-rated schools (or above average)I'd compare the target neighborhood to surrounding neighborhoods and/or nearest metro areas.