However, I've heard about 6/12 month seasoning requirements, as well as waiving those requirements if you just want to be refunded original cost of the house less rehab (not optimal for me, lacking investing capital), and I've also heard this may be avoidable if you are renting out the property.

Google voice hack or another provider is fine, free would be optimal.

In this case we would "lose out" on the depreciation of the gutters during the years that we are living in the house, so we could optimize by depreciating using a straight-line method instead of a 200% declining balance (or similar). 

Maintaining a strong online presence, optimizing listings with eye-catching photos and compelling descriptions, and adjusting pricing strategies to remain competitive are crucial tasks that demand constant attention.Additionally, property owners must address the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding short-term rentals.

Other times the property was bid up to non-optimal levels to purchase. 

I will try optimize it as i gain more experience since i am going to be building equity and there could be better ways of using it.

Hey Joe Bertolino I welcome the negative view point, sometimes I need people to bring me down from my high flying cloud of optimism!

I know it’s an unpopular sentiment for BP but if you’re not able to optimize around “making money” you might as well optimize around “enjoyment”.

I am planning on writing something on optimal leverage.

And one can optimize one's exit strategies to maximize both cash-flow and appreciation for now or later.