Based on your interests and current readings, here are some book recommendations that encompass both business fundamentals and personal growth:Business Fundamentals:"The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries: This book introduces a new approach to business that's being adopted around the world.

For such a small total area, it encompasses single-families, a couple of multi’s, trailer parks, apartments, new construction townhomes, and some businesses.

I do like historic neighborhoods and that’s one of the reasons why properties in Detroit attract me more than the suburbs around its periphery.Do you think Russell Woods and Boston-Edison, two of the more charming areas, could transform the Dexter-Linwood neighborhood between them?

To be fair, I mean the downtown-ish portion of Gonic; I'm sure they are putting in townhouses on some random street off of 125 somewhere or further down Pickering before it gets to Dover and becomes 6th St, but while those areas may encompass Gonic that's not what people think of when you say the word.

I understand that this is a big decision, and I'm seeking insights from experienced real estate investors and professionals who have ventured into the world of short-term rentals or have made similar moves.While Escondido has its charms, I'm drawn to the potential financial benefits and the lifestyle opportunities that come with running an Airbnb/STR.

That is part of the charm!

Whether that is in the form of an all-encompassing property management fee or piecemealed together will be up to you but a good PM will be able to provide you with more a accurate snapshot and potentially shed some light on the viability of the purchase. 

After 22 years I have never got over the beauty and charm.

This is kind of all encompassing, but guests stay at a place because of price, location, and/or amenities.

Elec. should be all encompassing depending on what needs to be done.