I would talk first to an electrician as many do fire alarm and life safety.

A stress-free life is the best life.Why have 100 properties when you can live the lifestyle you want with less houses that are paid off.A paid-off house also is one less obligation that you have, no monthly mortgage payment that you have to worry about.

And since I would like to go back to it being a STR when some of my life calms down in a year or 2, it doesn't make tons of sense to get rid of it all and then start again!

., and based on previous life experience, I am confident somehow, somewhere, someday, I'll be able to use this information to my advantage.

My reviews carry with me for life, maybe I sell these properties but in 15 years I want to start another STR business.

I'm not sure what you've heard or are expecting, but as with anything in life you generally get out of it what you put into it. 

I've lived here my whole life and have really seen a dramatic change in this amazing city. 

My mom is nearing the end of her life and has left me and my two brothers her condo in Hawaii.

I remember a buddy who once represented a client in the Santa Cruz Mountains.. this client turned an old barn into a shared art studio and invited local artists to rent the space, which ended up boosting inccome in ways they never imagined.The Redwood market can be tricky because of environmental restrictions, zoning quirks, and limited inventory.

So, like everything in life, the work you put in is what makes you successful here.