However, I’m increasingly excited about starting a unique stays/glamping business.

unfortunately this marketing specialist was NOT a specialist in marketing for real estate businesses, did not understand the unique requirements and characteristics of real estate, and hence implemented their “generic” on line marketing program.  

Not sure what the out come was but it made headline news.I think that was the one I was following a few years ago. 

My first MF I represented the buyer on I made 100k. for maybe a weeks worth of work. 3. if your going to be looking a more resi style duplex 4 plex a lot of those get listed and having access to the MLS is far superior to any other on line listing service ONE simply because you will be able to talk to the actual LIsting agent not someone paying for leads.And then of course having access to MLS lock box's and not relying on agents.. this is huge.Now if your maybe going to buy one property sometime in the future and you have no interest in learning the RE laws of your state or making any money with transactional real estate then sure.. its a pass.. although I would still recommend the pre license course so you learn the basics  the vocabulary and states unique laws.. knowledge is power in RE.

(Pending the outcome of the state bill on property taxation of STRs.)Also, how long have you owned?

You appear to be an investor who only cares about their spreadsheet's best possible outcome without any regard for risk.

What was the outcome?

I'd be delighted to show you some examples of our investor clients achieving these outcomes with recent purchases. 

They have to surmise some valuation - people in divorces, bankruptcies etc need valuation on unique properties all the time. 

Does anyone have any practical experience with similar situations and if so what was the outcome and how long did it take to resolve everything?