The reason square footage is a mess is because of how it's calculated and how you use your space. 1,000 square feet of an open floor plan is way more valuable than 1,000 square feet of compartmentalized rooms, but an appraiser will likely call it even.

STRs that are run by professionals provide a valuable product for travelers.  

@Douglas Rath since you already have a valuable piece of the puzzle achieved, understanding remodels, costs/work required, etc, your next step is to find an investor and get at least warm interest. 

Any guidance is appreciated! 

thank you guys for the valuable information!! 

A lot of forum members are very knowledgeable in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, rentals, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.

My assumptions very well could be coming from an uneducated perspective, but this is my general sentiment.As for bonds, liquidity is very valuable to many people, which is why any real estate play may be out of the question. 

Here's more info on that: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/using-consumer-reports-what-landlords-need-know

I am looking for tips and advice from seasoned landlords about how they found a good handyman, problems they have with bad ones in the past so I can avoid repeating those mistakes, and how I can be a valuable member of someone's team.So far I have only given out flyers at this month's REIA meeting, which was poorly attended due to COVID 19. 

Coaching can be valuable, but you have to understand you are being sold to.