I love VRBO but I'm not choosing Carl's Jr. over McDonald's...

@Mario Morales I'll add that if you choose to work as an Owner/Builder and don't follow all the laws that a GC does.....you can/will be hit with penalties/fines/jail time.

WHY are you choosing "lists"?

This is a bottle of good but inexpensive champagne and disposable champagne glasses - 'hooray for choosing us' sort of message. 

Which would you choose?

I typically want the best, top of the line products but I had to learn how to choose laminate over granite countertops, vinyl plank flooring over hardwood, etc...

I know its best to specialize but how important is what you choose to specialize in? 

First, it’s already difficult to cash flow here with 25% down, so 5% or less will make it harder to cash flow positive in the near future when you choose to move.

I would make sure you choose a state and locale that is friendly to landlords, not renters, and if you intend to go the STR route, make sure that your state/city is friendly to that concept.Do a search and then ask questions.....you will get the answers.....

If you are flipping houses as opposed to holding rentals you can save a little money on FICA tax (AKA self employment or Social security) bu setting choosing to tax your LLC as a subchapter S Corporation.