Just to be clear, I am not in anyones corner on this one, I recommend everyone always do their own due diligence as part of any deal.

I’m looking for guidance on whether it’s worth opting for a rapid report for a cost segregation study, which is less expensive than a full site visit.

I'd highly recommend Matt Scott and his services to those that are serious about raising money.Jorge

Check out this site - https://theluxurypergola.com/blogs/louvered-roof-info/hurric...They cover wind resistant pergolas in general but I would make sure whatever you get will be able to stand up to hurricanes that happen there from time to time.

Lessons learned is not to buy a property with a high HOA.

You can buy a set of five for under $300, subscription for the recording software is $10 a month, then the cost of WiFi or hotspot.If you've already had a couple break-ins, you are obviously in a high-crime area.

I think investing from Internet is pretty tough right now. 

Looking for high equity growth areas is a bit of a gamble.

Being a real estate professional allows you to treat the income as non-passive, allowing higher high income tax payers to pay less in taxes.

A realtor doing high volume, you don't have to use one you can poll 3-5 agents see what they do to get you the comps and then pick that person to help you.