And how does the time the Airstream is just sitting in my driveway at my primary residence count?

The more time I have the higher that number can go.

And the second was that it was in a flood zone with the listing agent and seller saying it had never flooded but we were able to get confirmation that it had taken on water at least 3 times in the past year and the insurance agent for the property stated that with the flood insurance the premium would be close to $11,000 annually which meant the list price had to drop from $339,000 to less than $239,000 to make anything work.

They will do a slap dash job on a house that still has a bad roof and foundation in a neighborhood that will see zero appreciation. 

If you’re trying to handle everything yourself, it can quickly turn into a full-time job.From what I’ve seen, a well-trained VA can take a huge workload off your plate by handling:Tenant Screening & Communication – Answering inquiries, pre-qualifying tenants, and scheduling showings.Lease & Document Management – Sending and tracking lease agreements, renewals, and keeping paperwork organized.Rent Collection & Follow-Ups – Tracking payments, sending reminders, and ensuring rent is collected on time.Maintenance Coordination – Managing repair requests and keeping everything running smoothly.But here’s the key—you can’t just hire a VA and expect them to magically know your process.

Rates are a bit higher but if you can leverage up to do more than 1 flip at a time, it will be worth paying the lender fees.

Next time just give 90 days notice.

:Before you go too deep into the process, look at how long the period of time is for the system to recover its cost from operational profit. 

There comes a point where having a real estate-savvy tax preparer outweighs your time learning a new software. 

It’s possible to start small, build experience, and scale over time.