In any case, speed and reliability make you a more attractive buyer.

Your strategy could attract a specific niche of renters or vacationers looking for more than just a standard home.

Alternatively, you could waive the commission in exchange for a small equity share in the deal, aligning yourself with investor success.Once due diligence is complete, network through real estate groups, your spouse’s contacts, or online platforms like BiggerPockets to find investors.

The local area has a few attractions and similar STRs have done well based on what I see online)The plan is simple. 

Yes.A well-maintained investment attracts better renters who pay on time, stay longer, and take good care of the property.

Institutional Investors: As you scale, attracting institutional capital (e.g., private equity, pension funds, or REITs) can provide the capital necessary for larger developments or acquisitions.

Ordinarily for STRs, a two bedroom can do well well because it attracts more clients.

So, I've been on the hunt for a new management software for someone with less than 10 doors.I've tried several different alternatives: Azibo, Innago, TenantCloud, Baselane, Hemlane, etc. and none of them come close to Stessa imo.

These platforms, like DocuSign, streamline the process but can be costly if you exceed the monthly limits.However, alternatives exist.

Alternatively, inheriting the property and doing an internal buyout (where your wife and you buy out the other heirs) might allow you to bypass some typical closing costs.Renovating and Flipping: If the home is in need of significant repairs, getting an accurate estimate of the renovation costs before making an offer is critical.