It takes a certain level of QB knowledge to set it up correctly.

There is a way of waiving the account at the state level by certifying certain practices but it's more trouble than it's worth and easier to just keep an account open. 

Anyway, you mention you've "developed a strong foundation in market analysis, design, and project management", which are all important in the development space.My question, what areas do you feel you are lacking and are either trying to develop those skills yourself, or you'd prefer to bring someone onto your "team" that would provide that expertise? 

I know your cost of living May be higher than mine was (I live in Virginia), but the skills you develop from this will be extremely useful in many ways. 

I quit my job 2022, live off rental income and we house hack a large 3 level house with rents totally covering mortgage.She has excellent credit and six figure yearly income.

Please switch to a different CPA if you are already beyond your current CPA’s experience level.

So if you are going to be a host that outperforms your competitors and want to get fabulous reviews, there isn’t complete down time if you are self managing at the highest level.

Even including modest appreciation and equity pay down, the ROI is between 7% and 12% for a non passive holding (not good for an active holding)I can easily afford this level of negative, but do I want to?

Eddie and NoteSchool are the Ivy League, Masters level program.

You will probably regain the commission in the form of a higher sales price with a expert level agent.