And than also get a 2-1 or 3-2-1 rate buydown making yr 1 3.25% to help exaggerate my yr1 cash-flow ahead of the curve.

I would say to at least go ahead and get a business license with your city/town. 

Plan ahead for more serious issues.

Should I go ahead with planting the hedge, or should I keep the property as plain and maintenance-free as possible?

You need someone who clicks with you personally before engaging in a mentor/mentee relationship with the dedication and stress that may be involved.Where to find a mentorStart by looking within your existing network.

Looking ahead, do you think we're entering a "golden age" for flipping and BRRRR, or are there still significant headwinds?

But I realized you can see the ticket you filed if you go to https://help.zillowrentalmanager.com/, then hit the sign in button at the top right corner, click your profile picture and click "my activities".

@Nathan Gesner @Michael Smythe To clarify, the commissions for the agents and lenders provided through them, along with the labour for the contractors are still being paid to the individuals involved, just like it would be should I go ahead and find them myself. 

I'm trying to get ahead of the curve and looking for any recommendations for decent RE lawyers that serve Wenatchee area.

have 2 index funds set up (one for retirement) and am generally pretty far ahead.