Because all my need for notary are in CA, I was unaware that this practice was not everywhere.  

So I’m guessing listing a million dollar home is practically the same as listing a $500k home it seems like.

The most concerning is the stuff that is beyond anyone's control or even due to the lack of judgement or intelligence by a guest.

It doesn't happen overnight, but with persistence, wise investing, good money practices, good due diligence practices it can be done over time. 

The beauty is, YOU are in control. 

It is good practice in assessing STR potential and performance by combining personal research and rental experiences (rates and dates) with at least one local reputable Property Management company rental revenue estimate. 

These options would still keep your costs down while offering practical benefits that could attract a larger demographic of renters.Starting with one of these simpler conversions also gives you the flexibility to explore more ambitious plans down the road once you have a better understanding of the property's potential and your own budget constraints.Hope this helps clarify the options.

What are common practices to remove them?

Want to start practicing analyzing multifamily deals.

Let her feel some percieved form of control and figure out your next move from there.Don't start with a cash for keys offer.