FreedomSoft doesn't do anything but monetize CL and other obvious public info for their benefit.

I was planning on building the home in the traditional stick built style in my budget but am wondering if doing prefab may save some money/have other benefits.

My goals include:Eliminating PMI for this property (I’m about $12k short in equity from eliminating my PMI requirement).Stabilizing the garden unit so that we start to benefit from the additional cash flow.

The convenience and luxury of living alone is worth it to some for the benefits.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

I think that is very reasonable move for matured owners like you but I don’t think it benefits most new hosts who should really focus on the ranking over expanding their market.Also I have 1000+ reviews as a super host on Airbnb and I work in a very similar role as a senior resolution case manager.

Jim your also describing one of the huge benefits of being a transactional RE Broker ..

I shifted from investing with a cash flow focus to the appreciation and tax benefits side of things.

It's people like you who cause folks who would actually benefit from an ESA to be painted with the same broad scammer brush. 

Maybe she will sell for less, but I suspect you'll have to convince her that she benefits from the transaction somehow.Usually, a title company expects a written purchase and sale agreement first, before they will do a title report and they need to know the sales price in order to set the coverage.