Double - Triple check with local jurisdictions as the laws have been changing without notify the public or updating websites accurately. 

@Armel BemmoIt would be tough to get someone that invests in STRs in both markets to give you an accurate unbiased opinion.I'll just let you know about Nashville as it's my home market.

It's important that rents are accurate. using Zillow, RentCast, or other rental sites is a good start.

If you're asking it questions about a topic you aren't already an expert in then how could you possibly know if the answers are accurate?

Tough to give accurate advice without knowing more information but owning for 2 years and having some equity from the start may be enough for you to walk away with some cash.    

I found batchdata to have the most accurate owner info + number. 

Are the above figures accurate? 

I found batchdata to have the most accurate owner info + number.

Is there at least a chance that a contractor exists somewhere, somehow that operates with an efficiency to give them enhanced business capabilities, i.e. the capability to provide accurate estimates for under-contract properties? 

If they are marketing as a turn key STR they need to provide accurate financials (revenue + expenses (P&L)).