Also, we have witnessed a lot of tenant applicant fraud related to income verification and employment, in addition to identity theft.

I have been finding out the high costs of conversion if the site isn't ideal for it.

Without using a data site, this will give you a free and easy idea.But, why are you thinking STR and do you know what it takes to be successful with STR now?

We always do a 15-business-day inspection period and advise the seller that we will need access to the property, which usually takes 2 to 3 days to get our financial partners and contractors to the site.

I just listed one of my units on the site but no one has reached out yet (2 days).

How does material participation occur unless you are on-site managing / co managing the build?

There will not be one site or a single data set.

Ordering a full topographical survey of the property (which will be required for future development and application processes anyway) will give you the ability to show engineering/design groups what you have, and they can give thoughts and bids leading to a site plan. 

I strongly feel a bank would be cool using an escrow account for verification of funds.

I love taking off platform bookings because I am not a fan of Airbnb and their arbitrary policies at all, and lately VRBO has begun turning to the way of Airbnb as well.That said, we do get fraud through our site quite often.