This benefit allows the owner’s estate or heirs to receive the property at a new, higher basis—reducing capital gains taxes if they choose to sell the property after inheriting it.In short, partial disposition allows tax deductions for retired property components during ownership, while the death step-up basis resets the property’s depreciated value, providing tax relief for heirs.

In short no change.Cash flow that was supposed to start in 2019, will now start "in a couple of years". 

Miami is a great place to invest both for short and long term rentals and with condos, property management is simplified but be sure to ask about HOA fees as early as possible especially if you intend to go with a DSCR loan.

They are holding the proceeds from my sale and I am planning to buy a couple of DSTs shortly.

Never invest in Longterm assets with short term debt.  

. - Are most of your loans short-term/interest-only, or are they more complex (e.g., longer-term, amortized, require escrow, commonly modified b/c of prepayments, etc.)? 

In related news, we had a guests for a  10 day stay and they wanted to cut the stay short.

It's not easy, but all successful agents operate like a business with daily tasks to attract leads and follow through on those leads.

In short, by listening to your clients and providing a great service, you will make a profit. 

Consider different strategies like mid and short term rentals as I believe the Portland area would allow for success in both (although I have heard Portland proper is tough on STRs).Best of luck!