I'll check out the webinar.

While this isn't a long-term solution, it could buy you time to arrange finances for a complete fix.Insurance Claim: If the issue with the tub is due to improper installation, it's worth checking if this is something that your homeowner’s insurance or a builder's warranty (if still valid) might cover.Partial Renovation: Instead of a full demolition and remodel, consider if there's a way to repair the tub area without a complete overhaul.

3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

I can certainly see what you mean about using SALY as a friend for most years, but unless you want to stay current on all the state/federal income tax laws, you may want to seek out a professional every few years to double-check.

I am not sure where to begin. with your septic and well you'll need to do site layout first with a land planner or the county. after that you'll need to check setback requirements and design plans and start budgeting with a builder. once you have a confirmed plan set and budget broken down and builder selected then you can talk to banks. most people think it starts with banks 

You should check out CFRI, the local chapter of the National REIA.

So, unfortunately, you're likely to pay close to 20-25% on the $400,000 (based on my loose math here -- please check this with an accountant who is familiar with Idaho).

However, given our current state I'm preparing to set-up my own website and/or post on various channels that don't appear to offer the host insurance and I know asking the Guest for security deposit or to run background checks can be a deterrent for short stays.

I'd definitely check that one out.

I would run comps on zillow, check out BP calculator to run numbers and Rent-O-meter to check average rent.