I'm fairly handy, but just to balance things with my 9-5 job, focusing on something that just needs superficial updates or something nearly turn-key is probably best. 

You can read a book and multiple books, but unless you are out there doing it (I.e. getting bids and getting contractors to truly get you an exact estimate) you will be far off from the numbers you want and may even lose money on the flip/rehab.The best advice I would suggest in my experience is that you should get into the line of work by either partnering with someone or working with someone on some projects prior to going into a flip on your own.

I guess Air BnB is the newest hot topic.. nice southern gentlemen.. can't comment on his class or anything like that since I have not sat through it..

They do not deliver on what they said.  

There are many resources for you to connect online and in person.

Any recommendations on the most efficient way to track your time when classified as a real estate professional?

I was looking for something along those lines to affirm what I was experiencing.

I volunteer and host an online group for our local chapter of the Real Estate Investors Association (REIA).

Maybe put it on the roof in a cage?

Only two things matter:  the lease and your state law on termination of lease without notice.