During that period, the number of closings fell for seven consecutive quarters before rebounding 74% over the ensuing two years.Additionally, the $24 billion in maturing CMBS loans this year could stimulate sales activity as the interest rate environment will likely be much different from their rates at origination.

What do I need to do differently in regard to screening, writing up a lease, and actual management of this property? 

  ( have numerous properties in stockton, not just Brookside).  

Things like learning my local market,becoming familiar with different zip codes, not having to pay commission fees, building more relationships among other various things.   

Numerous costs are associated with real estate transactions, so it's critical to have a clear picture of your financial status.Due to the constant nature of the real estate sector, it is imperative to remain up to date on new tactics, market trends, and industry developments.

In most cases you cannot charge two different tenants for the same time period (double dip).Pet fees/pet rent: Local laws vary, but there are often addiitonal deposits, fees, or rent for allowing pets that don't qualify as service animals or emotional support animals.

I see people having numerous STRs but I can't get 1 so something I'm not understanding. 

Its not just buy a place and toss it on Airbnb; its a business and it requires knowledge, resources, and recognizing that there are many different ways to have an STR business if you want the ROI. 

It’s almost a 2 year difference from the time I bought the land to the time when I’ll be able to move in.

Identify actual buyer who is willing/able to pay at least negotiated price, plus finder/transfer fee ($5-10k, for example); create a contract with end-buyer that identifies finder/transfer fee, agreement to complete purchase, and assigns difference (if any) of contract price and end-buyer price to self4.