I would recommend trying all of it out of you are new and then zeroing in on 3-4 that you really like and start to get good at in your market.

Quote from @Brian Dela Cruz: Data entry clerks - likely to miss deductions, overlook credits, miss carryforwards, make mistakes on tax law limitationsCPA - get it right, reduces errors, and helps you in building your wealth through tax savingsWhat are your thoughts?

Building on existing land helps eliminate the issue of land scarcity, which is a significant challenge due to California’s high real estate prices.

I realize that there are variables from market to market and property to property that could make VRBO more effective for a given property, but my understanding is that in general Airbnb bookings get out to such a dominant start in regard to percentage of the bookings, that VRBO and other lesser OTAs have trouble catching up.

The quick and dirty:I have several projects going currently (2 flips and a new build STR.) 

It was a learning experience but I made it work in the end.Mine was a 5 unit commercial building that needed a gut renovation, similar to yours. 

Hey Ken, welcome to the BP community.Wishing you all the best as you start your real estate journey.

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Quote from @Atif Khan: Hi, new here. i just finished building my first spec homes out in granbury tx and was looking to buy a few more lots around dfw metroplex.

I'm currently listed for short term rentals and am starting to get a few bookings into April and May...would hate to cancel BUT would take MTR as preference.