I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

For example, can you add a door to a family room. 

Quote from @Mike Grudzien: If it's an RV "stopping spot" on the way to some tourist area far away, no. 

Breaking even on your first flip isn’t a failure—it’s a valuable learning experience.

Quote from @David Brooks: I've received advise that our friendly STR loophole can not be used to characterize STR income/loss as non-passive on a California tax return. 

Adding value can be as simple as answering a forum with your knowledge and experience!

@David Weitzel great deal, and welcome to the forumns, I love the idea of doing a flip on my own street, seems easier to keep things under wraps but perhaps you still had contractor issues it sounds like?

I just have it all in the guest document.I do post some info on the fridge.

I have seen some people well respected in the industry recommend her on several different real estate groups on Facebook.

Interested in any services to apply for an appeal on property tax increases as well.