*I'm not a CPA or tax pro of any sort.

Sort if.

A couple of them are big time investors these days with over 40 houses each and have moved up to STRs and commercial properties.Find someone that will share their opinions and suggestions and it'll help keep you motivated to get through the starting period. 

I came from doing everything self motivated and always had a battle with all the things i do in life, and continue to try and cultivate positive self-belief.

To gauge their motivation more, you could follow up with, "What’s got you thinking about selling?"

The security deposit was about 1.5x monthly rent..... the PM attempted to collect the final rent payment but was unsuccessful.....Now according to the property management company they need to technically apply the security deposit to the rent (according to them is part of some sort of fair housing law or something etc.) vs applying it to the damage caused by the tenant. 

In the process of trying to find houses to flip, newer to the scene and very motivated.

Some sort of owner occupied strategy (house hack or live in flip) is probably your best bet for a first investment.

Most CPAs have the research skills and experience to sort out state-specific issues. 

I'm new to the community and looking to buy a foreclosure as my primary residence and my first BRRR (of sorts)I am a General Contractor so the repairs do not scare me at all.