Getting specific about targeting your ideal guest and making your space "Instagrammable" are a few things you can start with. 

Ideally you have your own website as well for direct bookings and can put them on a Reviews page there.These are so valuable in this competitive STR market and will sway a traveler to stay with you or somewhere.For sure, start your own accounts on Airbnb etc and so you own them and this won't happen again.  

I would be the money and she would ideally have access to special low income/1st time home buyer programs.

Some first time home buyer will overestimate their DIY skills and underestimate the scope of work and cost.While equity is a percentage (ideally 25%) rehab cost is a dollar amount that does not go down with lower priced properties.

Finding a solution that works for both parties is ideal, but if that proves difficult, it may be necessary to consider alternative steps to safeguard your investment.Please note that this is general advice, and consulting with a legal professional who is familiar with the specific laws and regulations in your area is recommended for a more accurate assessment of your situation.Best regards, 

I would love to hear some of your opinions on what amount is ideal for a down payment, closing cost, ect.

The efficiency of a solar installation is dependent on many factors - location (or average daily sun hours), house orientation (15deg SSE ideally), roof inclination, shade obstructions (on the roof and/or around the house), consumption, components used, inverter or microinverters, hail resistance, warranty, utility payback vs net metering.

Description: At the top of my listing when a traveler first starts to read my description, i right away welcome them and use that opportunity to share what type of guest is ideal for my property.

That being said, better to drill into concerns now than after closing.Fortunately, I think the weird items are not that weird at all: slab foundation is actually ideal compared to let's say pier and beam.

That said, I think in the midterm space, a 3 bed/2 bath or smaller is ideal for the midterm rental tenant pool.