Oh, I work as a photographer, and though I've never done real estate photography my skills and equipment might eventually come in handy.

Currently own 5 rental properties outright and looking to leverage the equity there to purchase a few more properties. Not sure if it makes sense to approach a bank to get some kind of business line of credit or try t...

This "unlocks" your FHA loan and essentially lets you use it again. 

If they are great, and truly investment specialized, they will be able to connect you with all the team members you need for a successful and profitable purchase, including a fantastic property manager, highly competitive and strong lender/mortgage broker, fair/reliable/quality/timely contractors, reliable cleaners, the best photographer in the state (always pay more for the best, so your properties stand out), and more.

Then you get the best of both worlds :)My question for you is, do you have a plan to unlock the equity your father has passed on? 

Understanding its nuances and incorporating it into a comprehensive financial plan can unlock significant wealth-building opportunities.

no black overstuffed leather couches from 1995), great photographs and a hot tub ... just to name a few. 

Anyone have recommendations for a photographer with experience in this area that's local to Miami?

If so here are some thoughts on the listing:- In general the pictures are great and the units seem to show well/photograph well.  

In terms of what you need to do to get an STR up and running (self-managing of course), please see below:Purchase furnishings and suppliesSet everything up yourself or hire a local crewSource all your vendors (utilities, internet, pool care, lawn care, pest control, STR insurance, plumber, electrical, and the most important 3, photographer, handyman, and cleaning crew)Create your listings on Airbnb, VRBO, etc.Set up your PMS tool (Guesty or OwnerRez are two popular ones)Set up your pricing tool (Wheelhouse and Pricelabs are two popular ones)Ask friends and family to stay at your place for free in exchange for early feedback and 5-star ratingsGrow your bookings from there!