I'm of the opinion that having a investor-friendly realtor that has a track record of success working with investors and has helped people do multiple deals is the most valuable member of your team.

Vacation rentals within the unincorporated portions of Sarasota County are governed by Article 8, Section 124-131 of the Sarasota Uniform Development Code (“UDC”).

To all those that have replied,I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for taking the time to provide me with valuable advice.

You'll gain valuable insights into tenant relations, property maintenance, and financial management. 

Learning the LLC rules and educating yourself is extremely valuable and costs almost nothing, but a little time. 

Knowing codes is so valuable or better yet......having an architect on your team who knows them better then the inspectors!

When you need articles of incorporation or something more specific later, you can get an attorney to draw those up, but for most people on here, they are just trying to get it open and get an EIN.

Partnering with Jason Baker provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

(Yes, he's been dealing with an attorney regarding the situation)5) Have a good CPA who knows the ins / outs of real estate investing so you can lower your tax liability. 6) A good tenant is the most valuable thing IMO - take care of them. 

@Angela SammonsHouse hacking a duplex is a valuable strategy for real estate investing.