There will be a lot of going on after an election so I would factor that into your thought process.

Quote from @James Boreno: One of my SFH caught on fire and I'm in the process of selling it to a contractor.

My though process in undercutting the bank by 1 % was to possibly attract qualified buyers.

Most real estate agents actually do not have the need to go into an office to close transactions and meet clients at either a natural location or at the properties they are showing or listing. 

Scheduling is knowing the building process and knowing who to schedule when to ensure there's no delays in work.

I am wondering if anyone is El Paso is doing the same thing that could help guide me in this process since I am a complete rookie as an investor. 

You should have a good idea of every expense you have in your primary home, then add the STR specific:  (These are rough estimate numbers, depending on various factors)STR insurance - a special insurance that covers both the property and your liability, could be $2~4k in areas without natural disasters, could be more than $10k in some other areas.cleaning fee - approx. $50 per bedroom, so a 4-bedroom house will cost you about $150~200consumables - bathroom supplies, kitchen supplies, beverage supplies: $20~30 per week, depending on how much you providewear and tear - towels, linen, kitchen utensils, some furniture: $1000~2000 per yearRepairs/replacement for things that guests break or steal:  $1000~2000 per yearAlso, if your personal use is less than 14 days a year, the entire property's expense is deductible against STR income, but if you use more than 14 days, then you will have to calculate the proportion of how many days it's rented out vs how many days you or your family uses. 

I have found that the "value add" opportunities, with rent increases, renovations, zoning conversions, and other work needed, absolutely do take up more of your time compared to a more turnkey property - even with third party management overseeing the process. 

) the education process has started with me regarding the commercial side of things !  

Naturally, they are your competition and the daily rates need to be taken into account.