So how would you approach the OTA listings from the beginning knowing you planned to sell or transfer management to an operator at some point? 

Using the cash flow to help with your kids' college expenses is a practical approach.

By facilitating the closing process and leveraging a strategic marketing approach, we increased the property’s visibility and quickly found a buyer.

Rental arbitrage can be a great way to start with Airbnb if approached carefully.

We like the approach of helping people to create good notes that we would be interested in buying if they decide to sell. 

You could start with your agent or a local agent who supports investors and could have contacts to refer to you.Lastly, you could consider negotiating with a local PM to take on a hybrid approach to management.  

This leads me back to my mother, as she approaches her end years, I hate to think about this, but she wants to leave my sister and I one of the houses I mentioned earlier.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Have you approached the current owner of the car washes to see how much they want in a sale?

It’s great to see how creative approaches to house hacking are working well for you.