I would regularly update your photos to reflect seasonal changes or recent upgrades, ensuring they are high-quality and well-lit.

Just trying to figure out what city or town will be good to invest in planning to live there for a year and then invest in another property and so on.

Still can be done, but you do run some risk of neighbor complaints, etc., more so than in other areas of CO that are more investor-friendly.

Yes I have answered this numerous times on other threads, but bullet points:1 - If you are considering a PM, now would be the time to hire as you can lean on them most likely.2 - Look for designers in the area. 

As for capital, I will be utilizing my HELOC for initial fund on first deal.

Your questions are fine, but I would be more worried about the asset and the future cap ex than the renters in general.

Its prime location and modernized appeal have made it a favorite among travelers and professionals, generating steady and reliable income.

Quote from @Chris Williams:  I am not sure what my skin in the game would be if I don’t have any money.

I don't know if the returns would be there unless you are doing something at a scale where you have half a dozen to a dozen STRs in the same general proximity. 

@Gary R UrenIf the property is zoned for only one home you most likely will not be able to do thisPossibly it could be 123 main st unit a vs b but that is a post office issue and good luck dealing with the post office on this issueI would talk to them and put to mailboxes in the front and see if they can separate it by A and B unit