So knowing scope would help narrow down on risk mitigation tactics.I guess at the end of the day, it all comes down to knowing what is needed, order of operations, and having as close to true quotes from reputable contractors in hand.Beyond that, really knowing all that is needed and having those extremely detailed scope of works for each trade before you get your bids.  

In addition to real estate, I’m an entrepreneur and proud owner of several online businesses.Beyond real estate, I’m a certified jeweler, having graduated from GIA, and I’m also a certified Day Trader and FL Housing-certified for affordable housing programs.

I'd recommend joining local meetups or online forums to network.

You may not even care about that but if it gets out that you are this way, your reputation will be destroyed and it will be really hard to rebuild. 

Additionally, you can network with other real estate professionals and investors—if they own STRs, they can likely refer you to their CPA.If you prefer not to attend in-person meetups, consider joining local real estate groups online to connect with both tax professionals and investors.

Alternatively, can I get pre-approved online or with my bank and go from there before shopping between lenders? 

Nothing in mine yet because I'm still preparing myself to open an US bank account but the banks I saw online requested ITIN which I don't have.

There are always 2 sides to the story so it's nice to see when the service or product provider can show proof, etc...As you have seen with me first hand over the last few weeks.I've always believe in learning from mistakes and only blaming myself when $#@% hit's the fan.There is enough free content available online for everyone to study.You will only truly learn when you start doing.Thanks

Yea I get mine online in two of my counties.

Cleveland is especially interesting because you can find multifamily properties at lower entry prices compared to other markets.Network locally – While connecting online is great, building relationships with local realtors, property managers, and contractors can really accelerate your success.