Find out who has good Google Reviews (and responds to them), find out who answers their phone, find out who has a polished and professional website, etc. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

You can request a hardcopy by calling (800) 226-9101 or (850) 488-1122.Include all allegations and supporting evidence, such as photos and timelines.Mail the form to:Department of Business and Professional RegulationDivision of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes2601 Blair Stone RoadTallahassee, Florida 32399You can also fax the form to (850) 488-7149.What happens next?

Assuming they are professional and skilled in the craft - alot of the issues you have faced, they will remediate and mitigate moving forward.

The other challenge is selling it, there is a smaller buyer pool for hospitality in a small market but that was known going in Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Your best bet is to ask for referrals from professionals in the space: realtors, other investors, this forum, FB groups, etc.

The first is that there's no consensus between tax professionals, and the second is that you will not like my personal interpretation.My interpretation is:Until the property is "placed in service" - everything goes into basis.Illustration.You buy a property July 1st.You finish rehab November 1st and put the property on the market.Your tenant moves in January 15th.The property was placed in service November 1st, and it does not matter that the tenant did not move in until the next year.Everything paid between July 1st and November 1st, including interest and utilities, goes into basis.

I bought 10 crack shacks out of state in the last year in Nowhere, Arkansas.

What's your thoughts on using Rent Manager for an investor that already has professional property management?

I have been to the 3-day and it is a well run event, by professional persons.