Couple of things:1) seek out the (real) Deal Makers.  

We understand this is a critical turning point in a long process, but [we] look forward to working with policy-makers and business owners to find state-level legislative solutions which promote fairness and competition.”This most recent case concerned the constitutionality of a 2016 South Dakota law requiring out-of-state sellers with sales in excess of $100,000, or with at least 200 separate sales transactions into the state, to collect and remit sales taxes.

I flip my properties; so they need to look nice but: I have paid a cabinet maker $150 to make one drawer - sounds expensive but is way cheaper than a whole new suite.

Is the real money in real estate investing or scamming people with all these push button programs that are supposed to make real estate investing so easy?

Currently I bartend on the weekends for additional income, but I'd much rather spend my free time learning how to make real estate a second career. 

It wasn’t a huge money maker so I never went any further.

@William DonnellyInspection reports, termites, new methadone clinic(s)... you name it.I think the more optimistic among us may call some of these 'Deal Makers', as it's a good chance to ask for more off the property.

She is a money maker though, $3850 monthly rent role.I just refinanced my two properties and will be saving $400 per month so I figure the HELOC payment will not change my budget and would be paid off when I sell my primary or refi the additional investment property I purchase.Does anyone see any holes in my processing here?

I started working on a plan on how I can make real estate my full time lifestyle.

Yes, network with local STR owners & be proactive, show up at town meetings, educate the rule makers, or your way of making a living will be no longer.