After all, getting a license requires effort, money, dedication, time, and commitment.

Your background as a corporate chef brings a unique perspective, and I'm sure your skills and dedication will translate well into the real estate industry.

The regulations definitely discourage that type of business model (like Westminster and Longmont that only allow you to have one dedicated STR, and towns with caps on them etc.). 

Hey Eric, Is there a page on the forums dedicated to first trust deeds for more practical information?

It's great to see your dedication to learning and researching, as well as your commitment to improving your financial situation.Regarding the mobile home duplex you found, it seems like an interesting opportunity.

So I have 3 days I can dedicate to my bookkeeping.However, I'm wondering do I need a bookkeeper to streamlined expenses going out. 🤔?

Or an alternate strategy if your goal is to have a vacation rental paid for is to buy some sort of investment, STR, buy and hold, stocks, bonds whatever and just dedicate the cashflow from that to renting a place each year. 

Even if you have all the skills, you may not want to dedicate the time.

Certainly, you are more dedicated than I am! 

@Philip Choi any real estate agent can find you a tenant, but most do not manage rentals PROFESSIONALLY.Many agents do TRY to manage rentals to make a few extra bucks, but they often don't tell their real estate broker and they rarely have software and other necessities to manage well.There are some real estate brokers that also manage properties, but if they don't have staff 100% dedicated to management, it's often a disaster.Check out NARPM.com for property management companies that are dedicated to property owners.