I have been reading books about it, listening to podcasts etc.

I do have some knowledge of real estate through extensive podcast listening and book reading but I know there is so much more to know.

Thanks for reading, can't wait to hear from the community. 

Start reading them everyday.

My siblings and I have read Garn St Germain but we're not legal people and can't really grasp the legality of this.

From what I’ve read for the NC law as well as what is written in the contract states that late payment in a violation and eviction is enforceable.

@Jim Coleman Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Most of the information I have read over the last year or so, suggest that you shouldn't get into flipping in the Bay Area, as it very competitive and very expensive.

I keep getting mixed answers I don't know why this real estate professional tax status is confusing to me along with cost segregation and bonus depreciation no matter how much I read about them Do you pay a good tax professional to give you an answer?

That was a fun read.