In addition, education can only teach you so much - what type of experience-based learning do you receive when joining these teams? 

The bigger point is that if you use Walmart, Lowes or some other big box paint the base colors can and do change which will make touch-up difficult.

The tax is based on selling price minus purchased price.

No. 99.967% of the time it will be a big fat "no".So to everyone debating the effectiveness of a software, you need to realize what the scope of the software is.Software will return DATA, based on your filtering.

Based on my current savings rate, it would take me about 3-4 years to save up enough for the down payment on my first investment property.

It all comes down to running the numbers based on today’s market, not past assumptions.

You can look at successful STR's in your area and make a list based on photos.  

I actually keep a list our bookkeeping firm recommends based on firms/individuals we and our Clients have had good experiences with as well as I've personally had good experiences with.

Based on my calculations, even with a low down payment, I can achieve positive cash flow (with aggressive enough house hacking).

Hi, thanks all for your advice.I was feeling bad to directly go for an eviction without a notice, but based on your comment and the fact that is not a charity.