I do brokerage activities as a PT job, because my FT job is investing in RE.#5 The realtor will need to go back to their past clients and ask for permission, so don't be alarmed if you only get 3 contacts of 10. 

Once upon move out, we had tenants claim that the plumber that had only months before replaced the wax ring and re-set the toilet left it all loose and wobbly with a broken seat and they refused to take responsibility for it's condition.  

My hunch is that if the property you're looking at is a good investment the benefits of buying and owning the property would likely outweigh whatever capital gains tax you incur when selling those shares.If you want to be extra sure, talk to a RE friendly CPA - BP has a great directory

For you to gain enough experience and talent to be able to rival a real GC would take you a decade.This is like when people want to get a RE license to save money doing flips....ain't gonna happenLike @Joel Forsythe said, this is a myth that perpetuates the industry.

What is happening in LA’s residential multi family RE market right now.  

Happy to discuss those if you reach out via text!  

Sales price: $900,000Seller finance: $400,000 / 2 year ballon / 7% interest rate / interest only monthly payment: $2,333 / no pre-payment feeEstimated monthly income: $9,300 / Annual: $111,600Electric separated - water $450 per monthProperty taxes: $16,700 (with property value assessed)Property Insurance: $6,300Renovation Repairs $150,000I anticipate the Re-fi appraisal to come in at a conservative $1,150,000. 

Your home insurance might allow for short term rental use with an endorsement but you'll have to discuss with your agent. 

Its the slowest part of the season for the re market in NY in the early part of the year Jan, feb march.

Who else but Boomers are slow-typing into Google "V-a-c-a-t-i-o-n R-e-n-t-a-l T-a-h-o-e"?