I get a line item bid, i.e.Demo - $3000Plumbing Rough-in - $6000Plumbing Finish -$3000Hardwoods (labor, owner to provide all materials) - $2500That way when demo is done, I write a check for $3000.  

Now I'm working on finishing rehab and renting a more lucrative house so still ok with the wait.

You then need to fill in what each line item will generally cost depending on your finish levels and then you need to go to open house after open house and practice filling it out noting each item that would need to be remodeled/upgraded.

I just need to wait until the bottom tenants leave, September, so I can finish up everything.

I did nights and weekends over about 3 months but was still waiting on the RE Commission's approval to take the test for yet another 3 months after I finished the prep course.Once licensed and joining a brokerage you'll be required to invest about $1500 more in MLS membership fees, NAR membership fees, lockbox code fees, office fees, just a long long list of fees that will feel like a swarm of mosquitoes attacking your checking account, and for a student I guarantee that won't be a good feeling.Starting out as a realtor will be overwhelming, confusing, discouraging, and quite frankly flirting with buyer's remorse about having gotten into the field to begin with. 

We expect STR rent between $12k to $15k per month.The finished product will be an open layout, 5 BR, 2.75 bathroom home with beautiful, rehabbed pool, and with a deck with a view. 

I would recommend attending some training sessions organized by the local realtor association with which you plan to align yourself with to help network with the local agents and familiarize yourself with the local loan officers in the area (these events are usually sponsored by the local lender branches) and the start to finish process in the RE transaction.

However, within the city of Tampa limits you can Airbnb.I personally just finished BRRRing a quadplex in Ybor City personally for my business partner and myself.

New flooring, cabinets, tops, appliances, furniture & finishes, added washer dryer, new utility service, tile drain, paver sidewalk, and more!

I know it may not be what you want to hear but I say finish the rehab and then get picks.