Sadly, the industry is full of stories like yours.  

I've worked in the Television and Film industry for the past 11 years.

I'm a registered nurse & looking for a way out full time in the health industry.

I've found that to be a sweet spot, but it's taken time, discipline, and a helluva lot of networking to build the team to do it. 

Upon graduation from college I started work in the oil & gas industry 80+ hours a week.

The alderman refused to even talk with us about the situation or consider any spot zoning. 

It depends on what you are spending on the deal.Sounds like it is about 50% expense ratio at 54.55% which I think is along with industry standards.The net income looks like its $23,543 for the seller.What is his interest rate?

A CPA and lawyer should be part of your team but not necessarily from the same in house group for assurance purposes - @Paul Beets depending on your framework you should leverage the two separately of their industry knowledge, experience and network to grow your endeavors. 

Before 1957, there was no industry or investing arena defined as residential real estate investing.  

I get having airbnbs near lakes, beaches, tourist spots etc.