Mississippi is a non disclosure state, so the online tools like zillow and realtor.com have a difficult time with valuing it. 

I only have $2k down non-refundable earnest money. 

On this forum I doubt anyone will be offended, but if you go to the general public you might want to rethink letting the prospective buyers know that you are ready to insult them for being Looky Lous or doing some "funny business." 

To provide an example, I was previously employed in the legal department of HHM, which at the time was a an affiliate management company of a publicly traded hotel development/operation company where we managed  the portfolio of  hotels as well as provided 3rd party management services.

The amount of STRs that will pull out in non-regulated areas will flood the LTR and MTR markets I am presuming.

In today's day and age of social media, the Internet and super catchy reels and videos, attracting your attention to higher returns, promising life changing strategies and tips on how to quit your 9 to 5 job; A lot of people really neglect what real Real Estate investing is all about. 

I would if I were you, get contractors to bid the job from licensed and non-licensed contractors.

@Benjamin AakerIf you have STR, that meets IRS requirements and materially participate the losses from an STR can be used to offset non-passive income (W-2, 1099, etc.). 

Question regarding Internet services for a Duplex.  

I know its a new day my prime selling years for 75 to 92 pre internet..