@Kay S.Assuming you are getting title insurance (which I recommend) the closing costs will be similar to a traditional closing.

It’s not going to be a deal breaker but I recommend keeping extras for guests.

I recommend putting in your description there that your high-season months are for short term rentals and book at much higher prices per night. 

However, we typically use the FHA-203k loan because it involves a renovation, which I highly recommend if you are looking to really boost your equity and have the cost of the renovation wrapped into your loan with a VERY LOW AMOUNT OUT OF POCKET.I like the FHA loan, but honestly, the Fannie May Home Style is an even better product at this point because you just have to bring a bit more cash to the table 5% vs. 3.5% (w/ FHA), but you have a bit more flexibility.  

How to execute a 1031 exchange build to suitHow to operate and self manage a co-living propertyDid you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I recommend determining your set price point plus closing cost expense and then calculating what minimum rent would be required to cash flow the property. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The larger wholesalers use VA to skip trace and cold call saving them all of the work but you need capital for that.I recommend going to some events here in the DFW area.

I’d recommend starting with the BP podcast and books like The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner.

I am looking for recommendations for a stacking washer/dryer and gas range, ideally something that will hold up to renters for a longer period of time.