@Drake BackmanBigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax strategist specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate tax strategist can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding a tax  strategist specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your tax strategist remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year.

These include drafting offering documents, adhering to ongoing disclosure rules, and audits, which can easily run tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Quote from @Martin Zitzelberger: I recently bought my first home in Thousand Oaks, CA—a huge milestone for me.

I think your numbers put it in perspective: thousands of guests, 1.5 evictions.

I would focus on finding an agent that knows what they are doing and will get it sold, not on the cost. 

Even after one year, that property may provide thousands of dollars worth of appreciation, you will pay down your loan and build some equity, and you can depreciate the asset. 

You should split the costs - labor and materials together.

My company scans and analyzes thousands of properties a day and I can say there are definitely better markets than others!

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It requires no money upfront, so you will join thousands of others trying to do the same in your market.