I normally advise that people start a business as a sole propeitor in their first year.If it is successful and something you want to continue, then have a conversation regarding entities.

what type of underwriting did you do on this deal?

Thanks for your insight.

@Corey Pinch if you're a go-getter, make sure you find a company, or negotiate, that you're directly rewarded for your hustle - commissions, bonuses, etc.

I wrote the above for informational purposes.

@Ian Bollinger I'm in Lakewood Ranch.

Finding contractors in Florida after 2 hurricanes wont be easy or inexpensive 

I'm not seeing any mention of this.

Find a good realtor, close a deal with them and they will give you their contractor contacts.

This is a super boring, super amazing solving-people’s-problems path!