We have 15 rentals and have been using Buildium for 8 years for tenant communications, collecting rent, and leasing.

The reports are fairly extensive with pictures documenting various items. 

Here is my situation:- I'm a W2 employee that earns north of $500k a year- My wife is a stay-at-home-spouse- I'm looking to buy ~ $1,000,000 in STR Real Estate by the end of the year (as an investment and to offset my tax bill)I'm fairly well versed in the rules surrounding using STR to offset active income.

My partner and I didn’t communicate well and we blew the Reno budget.

Another question is whether these properties are being repriced to their fair market value and how long it might take to find qualified tenants in this area.

She owned the property for about 12 years and although she didn’t believe in ghosts and communicated to me she never experienced anything she had guests who still would tell her they had seen the woman in the master bedroom where we had so many experiences with her.

That's fair.

*My husband and I are fairly new to real estate investing and are both Active Duty stationed in D.C.

I would also try to familiarize yourself with local landlord-tenant laws, including fair housing regulations, security deposit limits, and notice requirements for entering the property or terminating a lease.Prior to renting, conduct a thorough inspection of the property before the tenant moves in, and document the condition with photos or a video walkthrough.

By establishing a clear timeline and communication strategy, you can avoid last-minute scrambles and ensure that both you and your tenants are on the same page.