Also you want to look at the competition. 

It seems like that size purchase wouldn't make it worth so would love to hear more on that.I did a 1031 exchange here in Chicago, where we built a ground up single family, but then exchanged into a 19 unit building.

We have a duplex with an extra flagpole lot that we are hoping to set up with an ADU for short term rentals.

You might also want to network with local businesses that may have relocating employees or contractors in need of housing.Local Regulations: Some areas have different rules for mid-term rentals than for long-term or short-term rentals, so make sure you're compliant with local laws.If you're new to mid-term rentals, connecting with investors or property managers already working in this space can be invaluable.

Generous souls hang out here, and I feel joy to pay it forward.  

Hostaway's lack of transparency in their pricing makes them pretty hard to recommend to anyone since these types of "custom" pricing schemes are often used as a means of upcharging new customers. 

Lick your wounds, learn how to buy better, and try again.

Happy to answer other questions, but don't want to give out more info than you need. 

If you had a locked door or no access to that area that would typically suffice.

Lessons learned?