I am looking for a mentor/coach who can help/guide me through the business.

Quote from @Kevin Robert Highgate: The ability to invest in property and replace your W2 income quickly is tough.

Physical investing is a long term ball game, not no quick game.

Quote from @Nate Meeker: Great insight, I am personally choosing not to file these for clients, but am providing a free guide to help them.  

good call on the guide, it is a great resource.

Additionally, consider operational costs like cleaning, staffing, and marketing, as they can quickly add up.For management, outsourcing to a professional property manager or leveraging tech platforms for bookings and operations could streamline things, especially if you plan to scale.

Publication 15, Employer's Tax Guide, says only this much:...Payments for the services of a child under age 18 who works for their parent in a trade or business aren't subject to social security andMedicare taxes...No definition, and IRS publications are not really law anyway.

This allowed us to close quickly and focus on adding value.

Quick tips:1st - you do not need income to get financing.

The hard money lender I worked with was instrumental in closing quickly, and I partnered with a fantastic general contractor who helped me stay on track despite the challenges.