Also, I agree with Chris about note investing - tons of unique strategies just within this niche, even with limited capital: one of our mastermind members just took down a package of 5 NPL 1st liens for $8.5k (I facilitate acquisitions from USMR).

Unique question but I remember in one of the episodes the guest mentioned they requested a list of water meters/addresses from the towns water department.

Decorate it and keep a school house theme.

In terms of capital efficiency, I always advise people to start with a house hack (to leverage low down payments), but you're in a unique situation where you can live at home and minimize cost of living already.

Lastly, something unique to your property or area to make your house stand out.

I am in a unique position because the investments will really only work if certain tracts of land were acquired and family wants to sell but nothing I’ve mentioned has any listing agreement yet, so all off-market word of mouth information. 

There are many CPA's that can do a fine job, but make sure that the perspective CPA has a deep understanding of the unique issues and structures related to real estate owners.

But conventional or private lenders don't allow payments to transfer from person to another with the exception of some unique circumstances (Death, Divorce, transferring to a family member or when a Living Trust is at large).

We spent an additional $20k on furnishings, home decor, and outfitting the STR with all the creature comforts for our guests.

Everyone has different opinions, and that's okay-- actually it's great, it what makes the world unique!