( perhaps related to STR vs LTR, if I want to have additional options - mainly planning on Long term rental) -Areas that are looking better for cash flow?

Additionally, our agreement allows us an additional 60 days in case title is not clear on the day of closing.

If so, there may be additional fees for services like dynamic pricing or property management systems, especially if you plan on listing on platforms other than Airbnb.Even if you’re going to clean and manage yourself I would get in the habit of paying yourself a cleaning fee so that if you decide to outsource that you can still cash flow.I know the market can be tough at times to find the “right” deal a “good” deal but with patience you can stay in budget and achieve a higher ROI, COC and ROE.

It sounds like you plan to use it yourself in addition to renting it out so you will get some use from it of value.

Do you want to use your own cash or debt? 

Happy to offer an additional "two cents" if desired.

There will always be a greater fool willing to overpay for something.YesMost people don’t understand those basic conceptany investment could only give better return if the return is higher than interest rate …That’s why most small family is moving from equity to debt deals these days

Additionally, the scalability of co-living models allows for diversification across markets, mitigating risks and promising sustainable growth. 

In addition, it would give me a cushion.

Since there is no benefit, there is no reason for a broker to assume any additional risk at all.