My “take” is somewhat different than most posters here.  

They're basically two different skill sets and it's fallacious thinking to assume you can do one because you can do the other.

Reg. 1.469-4 (which is different from the 1.469-9(g) grouping election that is used for rentals that aren't STRs). 

After meeting with a number (like 8) different contractors the quotes i got back made the deal, not a deal (i think). 

.: I didn’t realize the closing statement items were handled a different way and not included on the SchE.

**They adjust on the fly & don’t rely on scripts- Every seller’s situation is different.

I won’t pretend to be an expert by any means as I have only been at this for 4 years and have 5 properties, but I thought it could be helpful to share actual numbers and different ways to look at them.

Also, networking with local contractors and lenders now will save you time when you're ready to move on a deal.When you visit, try to walk neighborhoods at different times of the day, chat with locals, and take note of any development projects or signs of growth.

@Marcia Gilad @Drew Sygit Thanks a lot for letting me know about the different groups, really do appreciate it.

Cool to see but could have done that at my own pace..... the property tours are informative and show the different levels of facilities...