But after consulting my accountant on this, I do agree it best to keep personal and business separate.

Hello, I am wondering if any real estate attorneys can please shed light on whether my current job status would qualify me as a "real estate professional".Specifically, my full-time job in which I work more than 750 hours a year is as a mechanical engineer for a engineering consulting company.

I have a preliminary call in a few minutes with a person that wants to get into private lending and wants to engage our loan consulting side to assist.

Has anyone hired such consultants and what was your experience?

Consult with a tax professional to understand the tax implications of house hacking.Long-Term Strategy: House hacking through basement rental can be a long-term wealth-building strategy.

I would also consult a CPA to get their thoughts on what makes sense in the long run.

Consult Historical Zoning Information: Combine what you see on Google Maps with historical zoning data available from local city planning offices.

It's pointless to ask "what-if-I-fall" because you will 100%, I guarantee you WILL make mistakes, there will be failings, and as long as you mitigate them into a safe setting so they are survivable ones, like learning to ride a bike in a lawn vs out on a highway, or in REI using an experienced REI Realtor/Consultant and experienced PM's vs on own for everything, your going to get through it and be all the better for the experience. 

Research historical trends and economic indicators to gauge the area's growth potential.Consult with Professionals: Consider consulting with a real estate agent or financial advisor who is familiar with the Corpus Christi market.

Do you consult an attorney or accountant, or have you been doing it all yourself?