This surge in tourism and job creation makes now an ideal time to capitalize on the rising demand for both long- and short-term rentals. 

My aim is to transition from a traditional 8 to 5 job to working for myself on my own terms.

I had a job and recently lost it.

@Stuart Udis Your points are all extremely valid but I don't think I did a good job expanding on my point.

I’m beginning my journey into real estate investing with the goal like many of you of generating passive income and discovering financial freedom without having to rely on a “day-job” for much longer, so I can travel more and spend more time with my young kids/family.

Ask both sanborn what scope of work they did, how long the job took, why they think the client chose them, and what they think the client would say could have been better.  

I have a good job as a corporate CPA, I’m not looking to leave that to go full time necessarily, more looking to build toward an early retirement in 15 years (dream scenario). 

Your job is at the absolute bottom of their priority list...probably not even on their list.

I have moved away from my W2 job and living off of investment income (rental + stock portfolio).

We fired the first PM that PLACED her because they did a terrible job.