I'm currently looking for a CPA and tax expert to help me get started with my first rental property.

Are they going to start paying down that credit card debt, turn over a new leaf, and avoid bankruptcy for the next decade? 

Starting in real estate is exciting but comes with its own set of challenges.

or it’s better keep as is with small updates doneI'd start by speaking with an architect or local permit expediter, then someone at the City. 

Hiring someone to do the work will likely cost too much (I would charge a small fortune, it's an incredible amount of work) and doing things as cheaply as possible will bite you in the *** later when you start having issues with your own shoddy work and/or materials.

To give a little more detail, these houses are in 2 rows, 4 on each side, so the line starts at the public street line, does a U-turn at the end houses then back out to the street.

I've started, grown & sold 4 companies over the last 15 years (two PE exits).

I'm going to start writing weekly logs of my journey as a landlord - successes and mistakes.

I’ve heard so many inspiring stories about members who started with nothing and now own multiple properties by taking a chance.

We are just starting to research and plan for a move out to the southeast somewhere, still in early planning phase.