Again, I compared myself to my family and peers, and assumed I was a regular Rockefeller.

I know buying STR is extremely risky as it's a market for the hospitality/hotel sector, not regular long-term housing.

Knowing that aside from new builds, approaches may be limited to materials selection (targeting local and low/zero VOC materials), green cleaning products and potentially incorporating low maintenance landscaping (natives, xeriscaping, polycultures to mimic nature so they don't need regular trimming/maintenance), what else have you seen/used? 

If you live in Sedona you will quickly realize you are part of the Verde Valley as a whole and you will inevitably find your self regularly driving to surrounding towns (even Flagstaff north of the Verde Valley) to complete otherwise routine errands.

I have access to the MLS and comp my rentals regularly.

Not a regular inspector, they may not have the expertise regarding pools.

The response was massive from regular cleaning companies to people trying to make the rest of their rent due next week.

Or is it bc you want to be the rarified "stay at home couple" where neither of you work a regular JOB?

Talking to investors in our area not many have used a 1031 regularly so I had to rely on my atterney on where to start and who to call.

I don't want someone destitute enough that they'll destroy my house or jack my stuff, but someone with regular weekly income that at least covers their expenses would be good.