Readers should seek professional advice.

This is when you hire a staging professional or staging company to come in, make recommendations, and do the work for you.

I would consider staying with your parents and investing in another market that stretches your dollar and covers the cost of a professional property manager.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

An experienced property manager should minimize vacancy, increase income, and have connections with contractors and other professionals to manage your property well to maximize your return on investment.To Your Success!

I’m glad to be here and have many different professionals like you all reach out and help new beginners like myself!   

That said there are some nuances and requirements to property implement interest tracing so ensure you talk to your tax professional ahead of time and keep the funds movement as clean as possible. 

I am a professional photographer and have been doing that for the past 18 years, so I'll also be building my business in NC from the ground up!

Ask a local professional.

I've read mixed reviews on host experiences with VRBO and Booking.com, so I've been hesistant to list there.Currently, using PriceLabs and tweaking/ analyzing pricing a few times a week.Honestly, my photos are not the greatest yet, but it is a high priority for me to get professional photos soon.