Or are there other methods you’d recommend that could align better with my goals?

. - If I pay property taxes online (let's say with a credit card), will my name show up as the payor or will the trust/trustee's?

Additionally, the permitting and approval process for sprinklers can add up to three months to a project’s timeline.

. - just the inconvenienced existence of fixing up one project at a time.

And it's the 1031 exchange that gives you this ability to shelter risk and maximize gain at the same time.Another option would be to start with small MF like duplexes up to 4 units and see now you like that sector. 

In some areas, we board up the 1st floor windows until we are about to start marketing the property.

Hit me up!

That’s awesome that you’re gearing up for your first fix and flip!

They had a lot of contacts on the property on zillow, so I am assuming the PM was just not following up quickly and loosing applicant, but it is making me nervous about the deal.

Quote from @Chris Ganz: @Charles Carillo after the initial lease which was a yearly one was up, I switched it over to a month-to-month.