With my management skills, furnishings, and location, It leans to be in the more profitable side than I presume STRs in places that don't have major attractions immediately nearby. 

I don’t have any specific issue to deal with at this time, but I want to get to know the attorney and their experience and skill set.

If you have skills that can save you money, by all means invest the time.other value was by creating a 5th room in the unit.

Learning how to get direct to seller houses and great deals (cutting out middle men) is the #1 skill. 

What key skills should I focus on developing over the next three years?

I can bring great skills and business experience to the table, so we both can grow our business successfully.

.- While self-managing either type of property is possible, if you hire out property management you'll pay a higher percentage for a skilled MTR manager than for someone to manage your Section 8 property.- While MTRs can be any size property, the bedroom/bathroom count is really important, especially with larger properties.

Real Estate is just a tough bizz on almost any form or fashion takes work and does require some sales and marketing skills..

Determining the correct value of a property is one of the hardest skills to acquire.

As a side note for education expense, you may deduct education that maintains or improves your current job skills or that is required by law or your employer - as long as the education does not qualify you for a new business.