On the tax side, I would encourage you to partner with a knowledgeable real estate CPA who can guide you through the transaction to ensure you can meet the qualifications of the STR loophole.

That Investor-Realtor will guide you through the process of getting your first house hack closed.All the best.

If they say it's a self guided tour with a key code run!

That easy question to answer will be a really great litmus test in your due diligence toolbox.If you are evaluating a REIT, it would be wise and prudent to do your homework and select the appropriate professional to guide you.

Don’t hesitate to ask questions as you dive deeper—everyone starts somewhere, and the connections you make here will help guide you along the way!

Just wondering if there are good internet guides out there to help new investors understand steps in renovations and lay out scopes of work and materials needed so we don't miss anything?  

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Your first trip should be to the Planning Dept and ask if it's possible based on the zoning, and if they would view it favorably.

We even made little signs to go up on the. door and on the kitchen to warn about fraud since it is more likely with self-guided showings.

They let my on-site manager know they were going to "take a trip for a birthday party" and have not returned.