Hi JenniferI’ve come across a few cold calling companies that have helped professionals generate quality leads.

Thanks Sarah, I don’t see much house hacking going on in Essex or Dundalk in terms of listings on Zillow or FB so my concern would be finding professional adult roommates that want to house share in that area. i’ve been following a lot of the midterm rental groups in Facebook and the consensus is that contracts have decreased significantly and hospitals are using more local labor pools.

Thank you for your professional guidance.Sincerely, 

Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets but I don't think that's necessary.

PMC is the professional that will have the most alignment with your goals - agents, lenders, inspectors, etc., are ONLY transaction based.A PMC has to deal with your property, tenants & maintenance EVERY DAY until you sell or terminate them.A great PMC can provide contractors and also check out properties for you. 

You should consult a tax professional for an answer based on your unique situation, this is not tax advise just general information.

I've painted more walls, ceilings and trim work than I could ever count in my lifetime and *I* suck compared to professional painters, and most of my paint jobs could pass for lower-end professional jobs. 

Definitely get with a qualified tax professional on this.

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

I'm not a professional Tax person.