I'm licensed in 20+ states, and none of the ones I'm licensed in require the disclosure of insurance claims that are not flood insurance related.

I assume this is now a default that Airbnb has set that requires you to have a license, or you are automatically defaulted to 30-day stays. 

Require blinds are opened and furniture is away from walls to help with circulation. 4.

We are looking to have off street parking available at all of our units but a couple of them will require adding a parking pad and will be a significant expense, so I was curious to see how important that will be to guests.

Consider factors such as site preparation, ongoing maintenance, marketing expenses, and potential income from bookings.

Charging market rates gives you sufficient funds to keep up on maintenance and protect the value of your property.

Tenants often appreciate transparency and may be more understanding of future rent increases if they are aware of the property's maintenance challenges.Consider a Sale or 1031 Exchange: While you've expressed concerns about commission costs, it might be worth re-evaluating the long-term benefits versus the immediate costs.

I am still searching for the right deal to start, and require an estimation from the contractor.

That will be a requirement to buy as a primary unless you are getting a relocation done with your current employer or finding a new job, if not able to work remotely. 

What you've described is the sweet spot, where one spouse is able to meet the requirements as real estate professional and the other has a W-2 salary.