So, brainstorm ways to incorporate your unique skillsets, areas of expertise, and background into your podcast name and flow.Also, I recommend recording at least 5 episodes before the official launch, and release all five in the first week.

.), the PM's have either zealously or begrudgingly had to incorporate new mediums and technologies in order to survive and thrive in this industry.  

You should incorporate those into your initial fixup cost. make notes of remaining life of big ticket items (e.g. roofs) and see how much money you have to save every month to cover those capex (which you can save from your rents).

I prefer old school but I am fully aware that is far too much work for todays arm chair investors.

The back deck looks very appealing, how about some furniture and a fire pit with some cool Adirondack chairs? 

These companies are part of my plan of financial freedom and due to the podcasts I now want to incorporate real estate in that plan.   

You'll get the benefit of their experience and you'll probably learn some ideas to incorporate into your plan. 

You are correct that the tax treatment of Airbnb business (emphasis on "business") is distinct from other forms of real estate investment - and that you should get clarity about that to incorporate into tax planning and investment ROI analysis.

Is it a carriage house as opposed to a garage, and/or is there enough room to incorporate another structure on site, namely, a 3-4 car 'modern' monstrosity?

Two common techniques I have incorporated with clients is to use a double corporation strategy or the utilization of a discretionary irrevocable trust.