@Jacqueline LeeIt’s real but the scales are not equal and heavily weighted to those with experience and their own moneySo if you have no experience and no money - your odds are low as why would someone lend you money?

We found in our research that even at the increased price-point, a mountain view is worth its weight in gold.

You may not realize the full weight of it, but this is what decades of experience boil down to.

Brandon, I know this isn't the advice you're looking for but a good tax professional is worth their weight in gold and I'll be honest their quote can be reasonable.

You will need a minimum of a 3/4 ton truck to pull them , I would get a dump trailer dual axel  12,000 lb capable of moving the equipment , also used for hauling . you will need DOT numbers on the truck since you are over 10,000 lbs combined gross vehicle weight , and a DOT physical for the driver .

Maybe call it -$1,000 to cover upkeep.

Make a list of all the things that hinder you and set those weights down beside and take off.

I joined 3.5mo ago and I can tell you the subto mentorship is worth its weight in gold.  

Getting a good handle on those are hard if you have no experience.Think of it like any other rental but calculate out what your food, linen, housekeeping, front desk, upkeep costs are just like any other expense. 

You'll also want to ensure you have a good property manager to look after the upkeep of the property if you are not there to notice anything deteriorating or which may need attention.Creating an LLC in California could cost you a minimum tax of $800 every year.