Your state may differ somewhat, but there is almost certainly a similar law of some sort.

I think the house has to be selected with Section 8 in mind.

I could have hired a pro, completed the work in under 30 days, and then collected five months of rent, which would have paid for the contractor and freed up my time.I learned a lot from the experience and don't regret it, but I'm aware of my limitations and more selective about what I take on. 

Bluegrass Savings and Loan, Volunteer State Credit Union...that sort of thing.Here there is Olympia Federal.

And in the LS background there are all sorts of validations on what you are trying to do, so it just gets frustrating.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

When I posted this i was simply looking for some sort of direction or advice.

I know that insurance companies will do this sort of thing.If you are interested in this sort of thing, list on Furnished Finder.

I think the major branches of STR that owners need to know are -Financing, Market Research (you technically have it already in Cape Coral), Property Selection (what makes good STRs, regulations, analyzing, etc.), Designing and Furnishing (amenities, design, theme, linens, etc), and operating (Insurance, Property management or self-management, Tech & Tools, Cleaners & handy people, etc)All of these could be covered depending on who you work with that can cover each topic. 

Whichever you select must apply to all assets in the estate.But you still get the new basis at time of death, regardless if it is sold within 6 months.