I have it fully tenanted and have provided the tenants a 12 months notice and plan on checking in with them every 3 months to ensure they're on track.

-The need to keep my eyes on the right numbers and metrics to ensure I'm making the best decisions.

It's essential to review the plans carefully, ensuring they align with your investment goals and local building codes before making a purchase.From my experience, BlueBeam provides the most seamless and fast collaboration between people on the project (architects, builders, owners, investors, etc.)

@Jessica PerkinsTo make real estate a significant part of your retirement plan, leverage your experience in managing mid-term and short-term rentals, ensure your rental income is well-documented, research local market trends, and explore financing options.

You would still want to be sure to buy a nice home in a good area to ensure that you are not coming out of pocket for years to come, and will attract quality tenants.Option 3 could work, but I agree that maybe you wouldn't want to give up that prime location and that sweet low interest rate!  

Additionally, you must notify your insurance company to adjust your policy to cover short-term rentals, ensuring you have appropriate coverage for liability and property damage specific to Airbnb operations.

Always review your lease agreement and consult local laws to ensure compliance with all regulations.

This will ensure the highest probability of success for you.

Ensure that you market and clearly communicate your requirements to prospective candidates.

If it is the only option, you may be able to find a company that will take on that liability and service the well to ensure it is safe.