Retain proof of that notice and make sure you include the new tenants right forms required by the city now.

The other groups I'm in are always reporting the difficulties of getting claims paid for.    

Hello Ivan,I do not work for BP, but my suggestion is that you follow the Build Your Investing Team link at the top of this page if you have not and follow each step including speaking with the prospective members of the team you want to build and with that I believe you will obtain the answers you need.

It seems like it "should be" good with some good features for the price (specifically I'm looking for an easy way to sync pricing across platforms including my website).  

To write off travel expenses incurred while looking for a property to invest in:Business License: Not needed.Deductible Expenses:Travel Costs: Yes, such as gas or airfare.Lodging: Yes.Meals: 50% deductible.Education Travel for Real Estate: Yes, 100% deductible.Important: All these expenses are deductible if you report rental income. 

Include a sweet outdoor area maybe with a pergola, jacuzzi feature.

To add value to the property, we undertook extensive renovations including the removal of over 40 yards of trash, installation of a new septic system and wall-hung boiler, and a new well pump.

@Jonathan B.Assuming you pass the "material participation" test for 2023 and did not use the property yourself (or used very little), you should be able to treat it as an STR for 2023, including bonus depreciation.  

Terms such as interest rates and payment schedules are typically negotiable.Combining creative financing with seller financing can include strategies like:Subject-to and Seller Financing: Taking over the seller's mortgage and financing the equity portion through the seller.Lease Option: Renting with an option to buy while negotiating seller financing for part of the purchase.Wraparound Mortgage: Keeping the seller's existing loan while they finance a new loan that includes the balance.To proceed, consider connecting with experienced investors, understanding local legal implications, and attending networking events to gather insights.

A) The $40K cash on hand was not including my emergency fund and merely represented what I wanted to stick to as a low ~10% DP or to be used for a small refresh/reno.