Also, I would recommend adding some sort of screensaver to the TV screen and I second that a professional photographer is the way to go.

Keep detailed records of payment dates and amounts and consult a tax professional to ensure this strategy aligns with your overall tax planning. 

Sounds like you’re a professional in everything you do.   

Johnson City could be a great spot for STRs, especially if you focus on hospital staff rotations, visiting professors, or traveling professionals, which would balance out any seasonal dips in tourism.For STRs, consider targeting weekend travelers exploring the Appalachian Trail, Boone Lake, or local festivals.

Definitely not what I would expect from someone who is a professional.

My ultimate goal is to save up enough money to invest in a fix and flip property(which my family has been doing for a while) and live in it, until I rent it out and use the equity for another home.For any real estate agents or professionals in general, how do you find consistant deals?

Readers should seek professional advice.

While finding a local CPA is important, consider the option of working with remote professionals who specialize in real estate and small business taxes.

This person may actually be a licensed lawyer or a real estate professional.

I’ve been researching local professionals and would welcome any advice on how to vet and connect with reliable team members, particularly in a high-cost area like the Bay Area.As for hard money, I haven’t explored it in depth yet, but I’m open to the idea for the right deal.