What makes it more frustrating for LP's is when the sponsor has facebook ads and youtube videos promoting their next raise or guru course that if you click on the link and sign up they will have somoene call you within 24 hours to invest, but their current investor pool on failing deals cannot receive the time of day.

The downstairs tenant has sent me videos of the noise, and it seems excessively loud and obnoxious. 

As for the guest experience, a lot of Airbnb hosts in Cancun don’t offer complimentary streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney+.

Heres a great video that help me throughout my process last year.Best,Jamael RomansUnited Mortgage Corp Lender

However the town is fighting it and half the town prefer it to stay an idyllic river getaway in the Western Catskills which I understand . 

I would suggest to check with your local laws first.Most likely you will need permit ( I guess you can get away without, obviously not suggesting that :D)) but possible) , also check your zoning.If not possible to create separate unit legally, I suggest not putting an oven in the basement, and rent it without, or live in it yourself

I've watched some of the YouTube videos and listened to their podcasts - some of the free advice is helpful but I wouldn't pay for their courses or "mentorship" program.

or can I get away with the Ring Stick-up cameras?

If you are with a cloud brokerage like eXp or Real, you can just move and stay under their umbrella with a new state broker after you complete whatever Illinois needs for reciprocity.If they don't have a TC team, you will need to complete and upload all of the paperwork, but they should have compliance videos for you to do.

They are usually marketed as a "scenic getaway" or "tiny house retreat."