Use a professional that buys the right furnishings (nice, but not too nice), and a design company that knows and specializes in STR's.

These professional markets are eager to win your business right now, even through the holidays as we speak (or type)!

Additionally, hundreds of businesses, including global leaders like Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, IBM, Microsoft, and Uber, are in Pittsburgh and draw thousands of professionals to the city annually.

Other than that you use the exact same process and professionals as you normally would.

Second, I would spend some of that capital on coffee, lunch, a drink, whatever it takes to meet face to face with real estate professionals in your area.  

Of course, STR is a totally different market then LTR, but I know people that have been profitable in each market.

They can review your specific situation, assess potential risks and options, and provide guidance on the best course of action.Considering Ownership Structures: Depending on your long-term investment goals and risk tolerance, you may explore alternative ownership structures for your investment properties, such as holding them in your personal names or utilizing other legal entities besides an LLC.

After talking to 3 companies, you should have a median price of what the cost will be.Keep in mind, a professional company tends to have processes in place to increase efficiency like inventory management and 24/7 phone coverage.

Private Lender Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I would double check I suspect HOA liens get removed as well since they are junior to the tax .. over the years we bought literally hundreds if not more than a thousand parcels in CA at tax sale and never once had a lien survive.. the only bummer was we got one over turned when the county missed the statutory publishing date  ( 21 days) by one day and the owner who lost the property brought a civil suit and the judge reversed it.. the entire sale that year could have been reversed over 250 properties but each and every own would have had to bring a civil suit.. then after one year there is NO ability to reverse the sale. and of course we got our money back.. but spent money on attorney.