Someone who has a Great job that does not allow them to move, would never be tempted to move.  

@Philip Beckwith typically in Michigan, you can only do a tax appeal in February.The instructions will be on the back of your winter tax bill.You will need to have great comparables to challenge the City Assessor's valuation.

Your advice about gradually raising rents to minimize turnover is a great tip that I’ll be sure to follow.

I have some great PM recommendations if you need!

HOA management for a bunch of peripherally involved out-of-town investors is probably a great opportunity pass along overpriced contracts to your local buddies. 

Best of luck on your continued journey, HELOCS can be a great tool to utilize untapped equity in a house.

The program has been great for my own STR investments and my co-hosting business.

A great lake front home doesn't have to cost a mint but it sounds like you want something that is really fantastic which will bring a higher nightly rate.

I had the opportunity to talk with the owner and he's a great guy, he did his best to make sure I was well taken care of. 

He was a past President of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), he's honest, and he's a great businessman.