Keep in mind this is a self-directed account and most are not.  

There are surely STR Facebook groups for this location.

Hope this helps!

Live in one unit - It's a great strategy when using a bank for financing as the down payment and interest rates are more favorable to owner occupants.  

Are there any guidelines or best practices (ie: rewiring such a property would be more valuable than updating insulation).Is it something you need to ask the insurance company about to get, or is all this determined in the initial interview with the potential insurer?

It was the worst house in the best location. 5 acres just above a lake outside of a desired town.

The rules for evictions are the same in the city I rent in. 

Purchase price: $570,000 Cash invested: $30,000 This is my first house hack!

This is the case in a few states. 

One of the areas we see investors needing the most design help in is bathrooms.