We do want to settle in a little bit here while continuing to do our homework, but hope to get into something in the next 6-12 months.With the way interest rates are looking now and what little I see on public listings, I think a smaller multi-family that needs a little rehab would be the best bet. 

I calculated her monthly payment is 1300.Since it is a vacant investment property where she will be taking a loss at sale and has been on market for 60 days, I am thinking seller financing may be mutually beneficial.I am planning to make 2 offers:300k with conventional mortgage.

I don't think you should pay a premium for the furniture but that's just me. 

I don't think that makes sense, because the space certainly adds value, in my experience.But this does tend to vary from location to location.

Think about what you’d truly appreciate when renting an Airbnb, for example.

Investing in a fund like PPR has no UBIT implications unless the IRA is an LP in a syndication but I don’t think that’s what PPR does. 

Hi,Please let us know what you think on them after 6 month?

Quote from @Andrew Steffens: I think going into an STR purchase with reasonable expectations of cashflow in this current market and rate environment is admirable. 

I'm thinking I can get a nice purchase price if I under cut the banks by 1% and offer 15% required down as opposed to the traditional 20%.

You're correct, many investors think that using an experienced agent is just an extra expense.