Each Prop mgr will be different but yes, mine would handle all of those things that you would need.

To the insurance company they will view an STR differently than a LTR.  

I'm fine with doing some minor fixes and improvements to a property: Adding overhead lighting/fans, better flooring, maybe redoing a main bathroom.

Now my main issue is I need a fire detection system in a enclosed back porch that leads up to all three floors, but I don't know what's the minimum I would need to be compliant or that the fire marshall is suggesting what he wants or recommends.

Start by researching different types of properties, such as residential, commercial, or rental investments, to determine which aligns best with your goals.Building a strong network is also crucial.

What’s your main focus, or what are you hoping to get out of your journey here?

But as for the seller finance, would the loan to the seller be the difference between 450k and the refinance number of 220k?

The 2008 timeframe was different and in situations a lot harder than now, but this market will shape a lot of investors that found their new market, product to focus on, and/or to dive in deeper when times get tough.   

We always make different exceptions for long term tenants due to what is considered normal wear and tear from a one year tenant compared to a 5 year, but cleaning isn't typically something we make exceptions for. 

You have he ability to connect multiple accounts if you would like to setup different properties like this.