. - I work with many vacation rental investors and know one you would likely be happy to chat with you.  

I have a template that I use that includes projected income and projected expenses and I run the calculation myself, but if you like ones that do it all for you in addition to what has been mentioned above AirDNA has one as well.

Find a 2-4 unit multi and live in one of the units.

When searching for clients I usually suggest starting with ones inner circle and good old grass roots marketing. 

It sounds like you have a strong foundation, and getting one-on-one guidance can definitely help you learn more in taking your next step.

Your equity doesn’t matter one bit.

I am in contract on a duplex in Grandview where I plan to live in one side and rent out the other.  

If I could just ask one more question, i have a separate account with no co mingling of funds.

I do one during the middle of the week in the afternoon/evening perhaps 4-6pm or 5-7pm and another on the weekend around mid day like 12-2pm.

The $500 plus install is probably fine, the $3,000 one is probably stupid.