You are required however to have a license like myself if you are offing a service to customers.

The unit is furnished and stocked and parking and all utilities are included.

Now that I'm a more experienced designer in real estate, I would love to customize my kitchen more with different materials, unique tile, and more unique pulls/knobs but having a large, clean kitchen was extremely appealing to me as a first-time buyer 4 years ago.

The more forward-thinking fractional companies are utilizing blockchain technology to automate a lot of the backend to help with this. 

Even if you own in cash, utilities, insurance, and taxes cost you money every day you hold.

"Oh the customer insisted on buying the materials, it's not my fault"

Current lease agreement says tenants will cover utilities. 

More rental income than a long term rental (LTR) but less than a short term rental (STR) property.One thing to keep in mind is you are responsible for furnishing and maintaining the property and you might also be responsible for utilities. 

You will not get all of the liens confirmed - there can be HOA liens, tax liens, utility liens, anything.

I respect it, a lot of people buy in markets they are interested in so they can get some utilization out of the property too.