Of course it all depends on pricing and what your target demo is.

I do it manually (and keep in mind, it also depends on the state and location - VRBO does for some and not for others, Airbnb does for some and not for others) I know many folks happy with Avalara though. 

The specifics usually depend on agreements with the tribal government.

Just be sure to clarify that she isn’t a leaseholder but is authorized to reside in the unit.If you’re concerned about liability or want more peace of mind, you could ask the primary applicant for additional security, such as a higher deposit, depending on what’s allowed under Colorado law. 

The tax advantages of buying/holding gas stations are pretty great.Many of the components of gas stations including pumps, tanks, external parking areas, and other equipment are classified as either 5 or 15 year property so you can bonus depreciate a lot of it (minus the land value) and get significant deductions in year 1.With the 2025 bonus depreciation rate at 40%, a $1 million gas station acquisition could still lead to $100K+ in year 1 deductions depending on the specifics of your deal.

Depending on the value at the time of death and your basis you may need to file a gift tax return.I would speak with a CA attorney to determine the best type of deed to file and a tax professional to gather more information.

Depending on the severity of smoke damage and structural issues, it could be a huge challenge for first time flip.

But, there are still deals that can make sense depending on your budget. 

If its single family I wouldnt bother with a manager but 2 or 3+ tenants in same building I would consider it depending on how hands off you want to be on the tenant issues and how handy you are

It will likely depend on where you are looking.