So, we are stuck choosing a house in the middle of the Seattle area or the north end where it's more affordable.

One of the reasons I choose STR coverage is to include loss of income.  

If I had to choose, I would always prefer cold calling over texting for this approach.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be expensive, but it can also yield highly discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

I would probably choose to do the electrical plumbing first.

The big, pressing, motivator in my choosing to start with STR is my recent learning about the "STR Tax Loophole" and especially "bonus depreciation."

Very helpful as choosing can be difficult in the class that I am in(as a first-time landlord). 

The reason people pay for these courses is to deliberately choose their social circle, and a person's social circle is the most likely factor to dictate their level of success. 

Sure, you can choose to use one but nobody needs to.

As a frequent Airbnb user, I personally wouldn’t choose a place just because an influencer recommended it.If you’re compensating in perks, that might work, but if I were in your shoes, I wouldn’t spend my hard-earned money that way.

Companies have considerable flexibility in choosing where to set up operations.