I came across BiggerPockets as a referral from a friend, and have since began listening to the podcasts, reading the books, attending webinars, and watching youtube videos that they have been putting out.

We'd always recommend that you make the deed match as closely as possible to avoid rather than be able to answer questions.And you will want professional guidance on how to deal with any state nonsense.

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

Difficult to manage, consistent late, professional tenants, longer vacancies and evictions are all too common.

I've seen videos and read about it, but whats the actually process.

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

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Positive cash flow $700/month Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

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

@Philip OlivierYour tax profile is a little bit more complicated and such I think you should hire a professional(I am a little biased).Since you make $100,000 from your full-time job - you should be eligible to deduct the losses(if you have them) from your rental property so long as you don't have significant income from other sources including the short term rentals.