the key is how you structure the refinance after improvements.

Any advice for improving bookings without racing to the bottom on nightly rates?

Check the Zillow FSBO searches 

Again this is what you could do, but to improve your returns, maybe not what you should do.  

Tax tools like depreciation and 1031 exchanges improve after-tax results.

I can quickly eliminate bad comps to improve the rent estimate.I have Rentometer pro.  

. $30k should be more than enough cash to purchase your first house hack, especially if you're using a VA loan (0% down), although by putting 0% down your expectation for cash flow should be pretty low unless you're making improvements to the building.For paying off the debts, I recommend focusing on the credit card debt.

I've done a general search but would love advise from anyone who has been through this!  

Property managers,I’ve noticed more landlords pulling cash-out refis to reinvest in additional properties or improve existing ones.Do you see refinancing as a momentum builder for scaling, or does it add too much risk to long-term stability?

@Susan HsiaoPutting your short-term rental (STR) deed into your LLC can improve liability protection by aligning ownership and operations, but it comes with trade-offs.