It’s gotten me seriously considering bringing an attorney in-house to handle evictions and other legal needs moving forward.I’m evaluating this from two angles:Cost Efficiency: With the expense as high as it is, having in-house counsel could potentially reduce costs over time.

And DIY repairs are not recommended for other reasons: it will take you much longer to complete, depriving you of rental income, and you run a high risk of your wife becoming your ex-wife.Same risk exists if you push your wife into becoming a Realtor or some other real estate activity just for the sake of tax benefits.

If you see at least a few zoned in the designations you mentioned above, that's potentially a good sign that you can get support from the local Alderman's office, and approval by the ZBA (zoning board of appeals), to rezone.

But it's rapid price growth and sales activity could indicate a more volatile market, with the potential for corrections if demand slows as affordability becomes an issue.

I want to be able to find potential markets/listings nationally based on the return. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I’ll see how the numbers work with very little off season occupancy and see what the mid term rental potential is during these months.

With reward, there are always risks involved.

It looks like a great idea on the surface but the numbers don't stack up from a risk/return point of view as far as I'm concerned (it could be different for you depending on your return expectations).

Zoho has an in-built dialer and can integrate with SMS services, offering a good balance of functionality and ease of use.Each of these CRMs has its own set of strengths and potential limitations, so I'd recommend taking advantage of any free trials or demos they offer.