This is relevant because many STRs converted to MTR at the same time resulting in a significant increase in supply. 

Check out the inventory chart: Dropping back under 2mnths supply....Rent's are gonna be on another crazy bull-run come spring...... 

I'd offer different packages, such as purchasing furniture and supplies, doing actual set-up, refreshing an already-furnished rental, doing marketing, etc.

While I am capable of holding onto a property like this, I fear for the newbies who have very real risks of not being able to hold onto the property long enough to get out from underwater.Because the buyer of this property is likely to be inexperienced and not know or think through all of the items discussed here, this strategy may put you in a ridiculous position of power for at least the next decade over the buyer. 

Golf course was offered by county to capable developers How did you finance this deal?

Its a strategy that barely even worked few years ago but currently airbnb rents are DOWN across the board and LTR rents are UP, the trend changed last year due to so much airbnb supply it dropped the rates and airbnb also got stricter with cancellation fees as well as giving guest refunds more often. 

There has been serious supply growth everywhere.

The banking capability in Stessa is compelling.2) Rehabbing - I can do some finish work myself with a handyman close by who used to work on the units for the owner, and have him for day to day maintenance help.

A title company might be able to supply something, too.

Austin has seen some decreases in rents as supply has surged, CA and WA have complicated landlord laws.