I know it won't help if 100 mile an hour winds come like in LA, but perhaps it could be a start..??

Hello all,I'm returning to the BP Community with a goal of learning, helping and growing! 

I have noticed quite a few posters lately that are requesting help, opinions, prices and information on their properties where a good answer would require either the square footage, the location or both....and they provide neither.

I'm happy to help!

We have helped a ton of clients with the process here in Chicago..just be sure to find a team (Agent, Lender, HUD Consultant, and General Contractor) that has done these renovation loans in the past!

(Doing this one well should help you with the following two.)The second would be to invest in your education on how real estate investing works.

It sounds like you might be in the situation I'm in: buying a vacation home that I plan to use as a STR when I'm not using it so that other people can help pay my mortgage.

My first STR, and plan on splitting between self use and renting to help offset costs. 

I hope this helps.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.