The reason I post this here is because I got totally different answers from two CPAsHere is the story:I bought the house as investment property and run it as STR for the last two years.

Quote from @Arshiya Taami: my friend and I are looking to do our first fix and flip as partners using a hard money lender, we have never done a fix and flip before but we have experience/connections with remodeling houses/construction. 

build to rent is great. they are an intermediary that help investors contract direct with turn key new build. they are pretty sophisticated we have sold a house so far and we are looking to sell other multifamily with them. there is a vetting process and as an intermediary they don't control construction they help vet builders and establish relationships. they have a big team. the other builder I've never heard of but unless you can see your house I wouldn't touch it. rent to retirement has a strict policy of 90 days until certificate of occupancy until they will send a deal out they are good at what they do and I'd recommend them. they have options all over the country and established relationships.

As of today, the house rents for $3,400 per month and my PITI is $2,500 per month.

If it's the case that you are in an area where this is a consistent problem, it may be better to install a whole house surge protector at the main panel.

I am trying to hire a licensed REA for my LLC to perform occasional open houses and move-in/move-out inspections since I am out-of state from my rental property.I have the REA identified, now I just need to know the steps to creating a contract for them and me to sign.

After thirty years of flipping houses I can tell you that the second you trust the subs completely, things go wrong.

Which options do you guys think are best when you have no money to put down on a house for flipping?

The reason to have comparables is if you are representing someone or perhaps purchasing a house for yourself to live in.

Typically, the STR property tends to be priced at 10x of the annual gross revenue, so let's assume you buy a house for $500k and you can get $50k a year in gross revenue.