Once you have a short list, get an account with each one and run them through the wringer to see how they function.

You need to modify the lease so that the tenant pays if the chair lift breaks (no reason to take it out if it is functioning).

Got notified of an off market property already functioning as a STR... what questions to ask?

It's also more cost-effective, if you have a good lead screening program in place.

For someone who is going to be a hands own operator and rely on real estate as their full time employment in lieu of a W2 job, or foresees that transition at some point,  buying the entry level low barrier assets can serve a useful function.

My thinking is that as long as the yard looks like a yard and can function as a yard (ie. junk-free, has grass & dirt), then it doesn't make much sense to invest heavily into landscaping like re-sodding or other projects.

Just make sure the lender will allow for x amount of gift funds depending on the loan program you are going with. 

I know there are programs that help you convert to this. 

-DL is always a great idea-App Forewarn-We use the operating  program Appfolio and they have an app we use where we can send a link to up to ten people.

Plug it all into BNBCalc and share it so others can give you feedback- look at the tax savings via the "short-term loophole" at the bottom and learn how that functions as well as it can be a huge aspect of your investment.