However, I'd Ideally like to find a multi-unit and operate both strategies

These groups are often looking for independent living options for their clients, making your property an ideal solution.

Unfortunately STR mixed with homeowners and families don't work well together, even in rural areas.Outside of the destination type spots for AirBNBs, I do have a few that are in very, very good areas of their respective cities.

I think maybe our family has reached the tipping point where it's wortwhile.JThink about something very bad happening at your property (think fatality or permanent disabilities) and then ask yourself what an attorney might sue you for in that type of scenario.  

I am thinking about turning my half bath into a full bath.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Unless it’s a multi-unit property you have no duty to perform any type of background check & in almost every state massive increased liability from doing so. 2.

But I have even seen it for those types of properties as well, which is why I was confused.

From that you either can offset or add to your AGI or capital gains depending on which type of gain it is.

There was some type of default issue where the loan has to be brought back in good standing.3. 

I'd love any recommendations on resources I can use to look at data like that (ideally at a zip-level, not just total DMA).