Your strategy of converting the garage into an additional dwelling unit (ADU) and using the property for short-term rentals (STRs) sounds like it has paid off well, especially given the unique aspects of the property and its location.Your approach to identifying a unique investment opportunity that was overlooked by others, and your patience in securing the right deal, are key takeaways for anyone looking to invest in real estate.

This is why I highly suggest hosts check into the info Justin Ford has, and the educational videos and course he provides.

We will not build out the current housing shortage in America with the conventional thinking of the last few decades, it will take a variety of solutions working together.Build apartments, build new manufactured home communities, fill vacant spaces in communities, create more accessory dwelling units, allow for density where it makes sense, and pull out all the stops to fix this crisis.

If they are going to be there post closing, at minimum have your agent do a final walk and take photos and video as you will now be the landlord and responsible to hold them accountable for any damage, so document.Once you get it up as a STR, you should go at least once a quarter to make sure cleaners are doing a great job and make any needed repairs or adjustments.

I have been reading books, watching a few videos (although most seem like they are selling something), and reading articles online.

Here's a PARTIAL list:Office rentComputers, printers & softwareInternet & phone billOffice furnitureOffice supplies: paper, postage, ink, etc.Office liability insuranceAuto expenses: monthly payment, insurance, gas, maintenance, registration/plate feesBroker license fees: annual, monthly board & MLS fees, continuing education fees, E&O insuranceEquipment: lockboxes, signs, etc.Business income tax preparation and paymentsStaff payroll & payroll taxes Time Tasks: answering phones, calling past due tenants, scheduling tours, taking marketing pics, processing those pics, writing ads, researching rent amounts, posting ads, explaining to owners how rent determined & showing where ad posted, opening & processing mail, posting payments, bank deposits, scanning documents & posting to owner & tenant portals, explaining accounting to owners so they understand their monthly statements, taking pics/videos of repairs, finding reputable handymen and contractors, confirming they're properly licensed & insured and tracking annually, verifying repairs done properly, processing invoices for utility bills, repairs, taxes, city inspections, scheduling periodic property evaluations/inspections with tenants that don't want strangers in their homes, explaining to owners why taking so long, and more & more & more...

So I'll just PM you and you can also see my website for the full details to vet me out, check out my google reviews and testimonial videos etc. :)  It's in the signature below. :)

Adam Adams recorded a video how to set it up long ago and it was a great blueprint to follow

I recommend watching Real Estate CPA recent 4 video series on this.

For example, after dealing with the hot tub myself for a bit I created a couple training videos for the cleaner, such as how to empty the hot tub with a sump pump, refill, etc.