This basis would be divided between the two houses. 

I use Facebook marketplace as my way of marketing my rentals.

There's no real hard and fast way or only 1 way or doing your first 2 points. your subject line suggests you're not looking to go to a large shop like a JLL or a CBRE which honestly I don't blame you those offices are usually pretty bloated.As far as monthly costs, if you are going to individually get a costar or other such license you are probably looking at $500-$1000 a month pretty easy in overhead once you have office dues, mls dues, marketing, etc. 

@Sean Spagnola - I always like to have photos of recent comps in my back pocket to help with the design of a BRRRR to ensure that the finishes are similar/same to the market. 

Rental market is pretty strong, there are a lot of good economic drivers.

Nice situation where talking to a neighbor resulted in the purchase of a house! 

Hi Benjamin,Start by reaching out to relocation companies, insurance housing providers, and major employers in the area who may need temporary housing for executives or displaced employees.

Hi @Gary Mano My husband and I are under contract on a house in Meadowmont in Arnold too.

@Jonathan Baptiste Have been house hacking before it was a thing, 29 years to be exact.

Quote from @Dalton Dillon: I just began my journey as a builder, and I spent $4000 for architectural drawings on a 2000sqft beach house.