Sometimes, a tax appeal might be necessary if the assessment seems off-base.

Wife and I are coming off of a long-term sailing trip after having a kid. 

For Exterior - put lanscape fabric down and install turf/gravel or mulch in areas/ Low maintenance and pays off in the long run. 

Some people doing this strategy will rent STR in seasonal markets when there's high demand and high turnover and then pivot to midterm during the off season.

I've had no experience with them, but it seems most of these types of virtual PM companies, from what I've heard and read, are just a means for you to be hands off.

The earlier you start in your RE journey, the better off you will be in the future.

Did they cut you off when asking questions?

Things to look out for off the top of my head: Is there any flood plain on the lot?

Building Codes and Permits: Insights on navigating local building codes and securing permits for this type of conversion would be incredibly helpful.Potential Pitfalls: Are there any common issues or unforeseen challenges I should be aware of when undertaking a project like this?

We had also been aware of the political environment of the city and had taken steps to protect ourself from the possibility of not being able to function as an STR.