It’ll make managing the process a lot easier, especially if you’re new to it.Also, definitely reach out to local agents.

If your guests are leaving standard 5-star reviews, that’s great—but if those reviews could apply to any rental in your area, you’re still competing on price.If they’re leaving raving reviews, your property becomes the go-to choice—at premium rates.

Out of state is usually easier as mobile notary will often work.

Ohio is a good choice..

So $4500 is a choice not an immutable fact. 

Would it be easier to sell as it is and reinvest into the next property instead of going this route?

Welcome to BP @Carl Conley :)If you are already familiar with the construction side of things, real estate investment might seem easier for you :)Start with the BP podcast sessions, I learned lot from those sessions when I got started.

The decision making process is in the front end of things but after the set becomes easier.

It makes it easier when you put things into sites like Air BnB and whatnot.

I've been seeing stuff about great apps and tech that make things easier and almost seem doable.