In 2019 i was at ideal occupancy but none of my STRs are at ideal occupancy today.Do what you want with regard to the number of OTAs, but i plan to never be associated with a single OTA.  

We like the software, but the consulting service seems taking a bit too long... we would like to have someone to help us out with set ups, automation and a general marketing plan...

It depends on what the terms of your mortgage are.Pros-with no mortgage, you have higher cash flow.Cons-if you plan on buying more properties, you are better off saving the money for a down payment for your next place.The big questions are: can you get higher than 7% return if you invest that money elsewhere? 

I am planning to make the purchase with a Black Friday sale!

Parking will likely be your biggest hurdle.

In addition to those above-referenced issues related to conversions, the additional unit(s) would require a parking space and enough lot area/gross floor area to meet the requirements in 9-703. 

Currently have it rented and plan to hold on to it.

He parked his car, and ran up on us with his arms in the air yelling "dont shoot me". 

What’s the plan for your new rental?

The wholesaler created new terms with the tenants and the wholesaler plans to hold it so that the new loan gets seasoned, before selling the note.I opted not to get involved and have started my knowledge building into private lending.