Is it as simple as getting the site designed and engineered for the footprint, cleared and graded (all of which I am comfortable with), and then hiring a GC to build the building?

Take your pick.  

Take your time, be wise, and time will reward you.

At this point, it's worth taking pennies on the dollar so I can close a self-directed IRA.Take all their updates with the all mighty pinch of salt and as an e-mail campaign to raise money for the lawyers they have hired.

I'm looking forward to learn and connect with all of you already in the game. - JeffWelcome to BiggerPockets!

It’s awesome to see you taking action and diving into real estate education.

By creating a process, you can prevent these issues from taking place and save yourself a lot of time, trouble, and money.

Recapture on Change of Use: If you take bonus depreciation on your STR in 2024 and later change its use in 2025 (e.g., mix STR with personal use or convert it to a primary residence), depreciation recapture is not triggered immediately but will apply when the property is sold.

Speaking from hands on experience on both platforms as I've worked with both Carrot and Wordpress sites (more than 400 sites so far since 2017), what carrot brings into the table is their simple, all in one, fast website platform.

The new heat pump all in ones (120 instead of 240 and don’t need venting) are much better than the older all in ones.