Newbie here.We’re looking at a property that has potential to be either a STR or LTR.

Any advice on most efficient and costly ways to obtain marketing lists in S.

Also, they don't cost anything to close and you don't pay a penny unless you use them.

Material misrepresentations or omissions on the Application will constitute a default under the Lease or Rental Agreement between the parties, and applicant will be responsible for the cost of any background checks performed.

 More folks looking for a place to crash after a night out could mean more bookings and potentially higher rates for you.

I still want to continue to invest in my backyard so I think I’ll always keep an eye open for potential seller financing opportunities, especially with how high these prices are.

You can build that career around your salon business if need be.I would potentially put a pause on the real estate investing, because it can be very capital intensive and I would not want you to be in a difficult situation immediately on your first investment. 

The down side would be having tenants in our backyard along with all of the other potential landlord headaches.

I don’t think I want to do this twice as closing costs seem like there going to be around 25-30k.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!