Its like Fix and Flip loans/business purpose loans are now called "RTL's" real estate transition loans - same thing just different nameI know AAPL was trying to get away from the term "hard money" because for some it has a negative connotation but to me its all the same. 

So, we have them listing as STR in the more busy seasons, and we transition them into MTRs during the winters, or slower seasons.

We currently use QuickBooks but are transitioning to Sage.

Recommendations for career transition include speaking to agents, exploring brokerage firms, taking classes, and using resources like books, podcasts, online communities, and mentorship.Good luck!

If you sold your home its not a bad idea to do a little BRRR move into the duplex to be able to put less down and move out in 6-12 months to transition it into a full rental. 

The folks staying in your unit want a seamless transition to their new living quarters, and the person paying wants an easy way to cross out that line on their to-do list.

Is it best to purchase the property first under my name and transition it to an LLC or establish an LLC and have it purchase the property?

Not sure what you are using now, but I am sure it will be a seamless transition. 

I had a super traditional W2 job and, BECAUSE OF BIGGERPOCKETS, made the transition from W2 -> into a non-traditional start-up prop-tech company (fired twice in one month)-> Then, I started our own tech-focused general contracting business serving new to intermediate real estate investors.I've more or less retired as a real estate investor (I still have about 50+ doors, but nearly every one of my deals went sideways for one reason or another), and NOW my ONE THING is working as a GC. 

With your impressive background in residential construction and 20 years in the trades, you’ve already got a solid foundation to transition into real estate investing.