I'm looking to optimize my tax situation, as many states offer tax breaks for "homestead" residences.However, I have yet to see a formal definition of what a homestead actually is.To qualify as a homestead, do you need to live in the property for a certain number of days, or some other requirement?

"Furnishing lightly" is not the way to optimal revenue. 

States can learn from each other to find optimal solutions.

.- number of units (in the case of MF)- location of real estateThe investor has to decide what mix is optimal for their situation.

Rehab choices is where a lot of operators lose their cash flow margins.Choose your finishes to optimize for cash flow.

So I get the feeling whatever “works” that you can optimize who does the work (eg you or the accountant) is what is best for you.I hope this helps.

What would you as the customer think is a reasonable price for a one time fee plus a monthly subscription fee to maintain/host the site and potentially provide SEO (Search Engine Optimization)? 

Strike a balance between wholesale and retail competition and gauge investor interest for optimal deal opportunities.

If you can find a lender willing to do that, that would be the optimal situation.

So the optimization is really around stability for her more than waiting for the value to apex for the land.