Utilize a property management platform that automates tasks for you.  

The motel we offered on was utilizing Airbnb solely for rooms, and I think there’s good opportunity to utilize STR OTAs and hotel booking sites to bring in customers.

I find this to be an under-utilized strategy. 

Since it may be possible, the commercially zoned property may legally have more units than the Subject, etc.So, my guess is the newly created 5-unit property would be valued as such and comped to similar 5-unit properties, as well as utilizing cap rates and income, etc. 

As a young investor, you can navigate the market by utilizing creative financing options, diversifying investments, and building knowledge.

Utilizing Seth's local expertise, we secured the property for $200,450.

Given your numbers, it seems this may offset most or all of your tax liability and make it easier for you to utilize a new entity structure.

Everyone was complaining about it in my local real estate meet ups saying how expensive the new requirements were (Sidewalks, underground utilities, updated IRC, the list goes ON).I spoke to the largest developer I know and he said he welcomed all of the changes.

One tool I've utilized extensively for personal and client acquisitions are seller carried transactions. 

What utilities will they be responsible for and is it included in the rent?