I have received quotes/feedback from three contractors here I can share some information with you. 

Care to share the details?

Moving from Tampa to Miami for cash flow might feel like moving backwards.There’s so much to discuss and so much I could share with you.

Given all your data on historic pricing, average length of stay, and pricing at the 25th percentile, please let us know if you're able to push up the VRBO chain to speak to a Supervisor (or equivalent) and have them verify the data that supports your position.I can share that calling the VRBO support line: 877-202-4291, identifying yourself & property ID, and requesting a Supervisor politely and repeatedly, can lead to different outcomes.

. - Many areas around the country allow for ADU Construction - house-hackers enjoy similar benefits to remodeling projects by being naturally on-site for ADU construction. 

Thanks Sarah, I don’t see much house hacking going on in Essex or Dundalk in terms of listings on Zillow or FB so my concern would be finding professional adult roommates that want to house share in that area. i’ve been following a lot of the midterm rental groups in Facebook and the consensus is that contracts have decreased significantly and hospitals are using more local labor pools.

I do have a form I can share with you.

Follow up outside the activities to ask for business and see how you can serve them as well in their business.Best wishes and good luck.Bruce this is great advice thank you for sharing. 

The property is paid off so you have options.Based on what you’ve shared, you carrying the note sounds like a viable option.Have you considered seller financing?

Living in one unit and renting out the others allows you to deduct 75% of expenses like mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, and shared repairs as rental expenses, while the remaining 25% applies to personal use.