You seem to have done a great job with this property so far.

My contractor mentioned he might've left them since he felt bad about up and leaving the job. 

Thanks all for the replies, suggestions and comments.

I suggest focusing on building your "Core 4" team—agent, lender (one who can finance both the purchase/rehab and refinance is ideal), contractor, and property manager.

People that think they’re going to quit their day job because they bought some rentals. 

Open to suggestions.Little about me I have a relatively higher paying public service job.

As @Brett Synicky suggested, keep it simple, as a sole proprietorship.You are also not considering that you will have to pay $800 per year and per LLC to your greedy state.In short, get some professional advice instead of TikTok advice.

So I would suggest keeping your STR property geographically close and doing as much as possible to keep your profit% high as possible.As far as the actual house you use, I would just say - be honest, be fair and strive for the best area, most amenities, cleanest house, best communication, and any other extras you can get.

I suggest gradually assembling a reliable maintenance team that includes HVAC, plumbing, and other essential services.Tenants are responsible for providing access to the property.

What would be the best ways to familiarize myself with construction process, while still maintaining my W-2 job?