They key to all businesses is operational excellence (which is what everyone is talking about when they talk about their core 4).What I did and what I suggest you do is to buy 1 that is pretty close to turn key and see how that goes. 

Specifically for taxes, its pretty straight forward with Baselane because you can tag all of your transactions with the pre defined categories for a Schedule E (the tax form you submit for rental property).

One was an ok-ish deal and the other was pretty decent.In 2020 I got excited about the auction but prices went too high.

Hi Shawn,Don't quote me, but I'm pretty sure you deduct the rent (75%) you're getting from the liabilities (denominator) rather than adding to your income (nominator) IF it's an investment property.

most DSCR loans have some pretty stiff pre pay penalties .. 

MLS is pretty good for single family comps because most people list their home with a Realtor.

Not impossible but it would be pretty tough to get an STR property approved unless you are an owner occupant.

Bottom line, I am pretty unbiased about crypto.

I can appreciate that advise but being a Realtor and and My Dad being an master electrician (with a much broader knowledge base that goes more into being a GC without a license - and no we won't use him as an unlicensed GC) I feel pretty confident that we can do our first flip and be successful.

The economy is also pretty diverse and strong - lots of growth in population and the job market and there is strong rental demand.