Most people don't know how to use a wood burning fireplace correctly - operating the damper, not closing the damper until the fire is completely out, going to sleep with the fire or coals still burning. 

It has been operating for 2 months now.

Deduct mortgage interest, property taxes, travel, and operational expenses.

I learned from Dave, how to talk to potential investors, how to build rapport, how to answer questions and explain the company’s strategy and operations and the secondary mortgage industry.

Currently, I am self managing all the operations.

The best way to think about it is you're in the business of renting a property-that business isn't operational until it's ready and available for rent (aka in service). 

Operating in the Luxury SpaceWe focus on properties in the $1.4 million to $1.9 million purchase price range, which allows us to sell finished projects in the $2.5 million to $3 million range.

The key is to pick a lane—focus on improving as an investor, finding great deals, and letting a solid property manager handle the operations.

Partnering with an experienced motel operator is a smart idea—it can help bridge the operational knowledge gap and mitigate risks.When evaluating motels, focus on metrics like occupancy rates, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR).

Every PM operates differently, and at the end of the day, there is tons of information you can navigate on your own in the beginning stages online, but surely there will be PM's that would be more than happy to assist you on journey.