Not sure if that will work for your business, but hopefully this helps.

Just that QuickBooks is so dominantly used in the accounting world I want to get it so my son (first year accounting major) to learn it while I use it for our business. 

They can just go to Airdna and check how much money the average short-term rental in Punta Cana makes and they'll have an objective answer.Finally, I'm getting bombarded by messages from Dominican developers building short-term rentals in Punta Cana so, when looking at the statistics, bear in mind that the supply and therefore competition is going to increase significantly.My dear friend, due to the tourist, real estate and industrial development, there are approximately 100 all-inclusive resorts along the entire coast of Punta Cana, Bávaro and Miches, Grupo Punta Cana is the pioneer company in tourism and development of the Punta Cana and Cap area. cana, this same company is building the first and only Hublogistico in the entire Caribbean, guaranteeing thousands of jobs not to mention that each all-inclusive hotel generates from 1 thousand to 4 thousand employees depending on the hotel, not counting jobs in the construction sector, airport, local businesses and also businesses to supply the large demand for food and products in the hotel sector, including the entertainment and art department of hotels.Since you mentioned that it is impossible to compete with an all-inclusive, obviously a 100-square-meter apartment cannot compete with an all-inclusive with 1,000 rooms.

My business partner deals with that side of the business, so I can get you guys in touch. 

do some odd jobs--plenty of contractors are looking for help...start a lawn care business (extremely popular right now), work for a company that's involved with real estate such as a property manager, title company or hard money company (F-Street is often hiring) or a real estate investment company? 

If you're looking for a long term business associate, in my personal opinion it is best to team up with someone that you want to make rich.

The key is there is no financing contingency, and if the buyer does not perform, they lose their deposit.But, obviously, anybody can check that box and sign an offer.

Make sure to treat it like a business and your tenants like customers. 

@Jide Alufa if you're investing for long term MF is the way to go, yes there are lots to learn @Justin Kane point investing in as a LP will get you the experience while reducing your risk as you'll be with operators who have a track record of performing. 

I'd recommend actually looking at the top performing asset classes in your market. define the market you want to do.