Start analyzing the numbers and stay away from syndication to start out-- really that's just giving your money to others and not having any control over it.

I mixed up a 50/50 water and bleach solution and added Dawn to make it cling to the walls . ( I use semi gloss paint you will see why )  A big commercial fan and a radio .

Lots of factors beyond anyone's control, so start early and be prepared for a bumpy ride.  

Great feedback everybody... last week on m way to work I heard on the radio that is is the time to get ripped, get smarter, learn a new skill and de-clutter your house!!

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/20/trump-poised-to-take-control-of-the-federal-reserve.html?

I know for a fact I will get this bull under control and ride it home.

If you can't keep control your finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

ergo state wide rent control..  

I found out that I'm a terrible passenger on mortgage loans, I tend to a bit of a control freak, so it was hard to sit back and let someone else handle my loan?

To convert to a rental is a business decision, and taxes should not control it, even if their impact is positive.- If you convert #2 to a rental and do no more flips, the Sch C is definitely way to go, unless there is more pertinent information than disclosed in your post.