You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I've been currently looking around the Lakewood Ranch area, if anyone has any experience investing nearby.Thank you!

When you finance through national lenders, in your experience, is a balloon a common requirement for commercial loans of this nature or is it possible to get a fixed rate for 30 years?  

Definitely continue seeking advice from experience realtors and understand your rental market, and make sure you understand the risks involved.

Curious what experience others have had done.3.

Anyone have experience using Turbo Tax Premier to do their taxes having investment property(ies)

That real-world experience, built on trust and actual deals, was infinitely more valuable than any high-ticket coaching package.

Just to clarify, when I say timeline dates I don't mean just "project to be completed by (Date)"That's required by FHA/Lender, but in my 20 years of construction experience not nearly what you need haha. 

Shows how many BP posters are willing to share experiences and knowledge - especially when the questioner asks “nicely”, LOL.

Do you know what you are doing based on actual practical hands on experience?