You guys could probably teach our group a little about STRs.

That, $25k in the bank will help you come up with the necessary down payment to do your first deal and it'll teach you a hell of a lot along the way! 

I belive I will learn more from others than I teach, I like to have 50 diffrent people point of views on things.

She had a teaching degree from the University of Illinois & took a job nearby to teach kindergarten.She was on vacay for a month in Taiwan.

This would be much cheaper than paying $1000 for a course that may teach you something and then again, it might not.

we replaced the verticle soffet style siding with the tan vinyl siding, leveled the steps, replaced the house lights, front door, storm door, landscaping and the roof.

Any assumptions about standard or quality of construction (materials), the parking or other details that would not impact the square footage and style (brick, wood, steel frame, etc)?

Probably depends on what you expect from it.Agree that it is unlikely they will do an actual physical inspection with COVID, our area does some zoom style inspections under rare circumstances.Regardless, it should just be the one unit plus any common areas.

Your best bet is to find someone trust worthy first and foremost and then spend some time teaching them how you want things to operate.

That way, should the escrow fall out, you're not paying for things you don't want, or don't necessarily add value.If you don't want to do it that way, and want to let them have some input, have a range of choices 3 paint colors, 3 faucets, 3 styles of lighting fixtures, 3 countertop choices w/colors that work with paint colors you've selected, carpet, tile, etc., that fit your budget, keep them all neutral; and let them pick from that.