If you're doing long term BRRRR deals someone better know the numbers or have boots on the ground to make sure OOS projects are getting done correctly and within budget.

Will you put up seasonal decor (Christmas) or pay someone to do it? 

Please tell me you didn't pay them any money upfront!

I have a strong work ethic and don't shy away from hard physical labor thanks to my granddad making me carry pack of shingles up on roofs at 6am during my summer when I was 11 years old, my pay was dinner that night lol. 

It offers more flexibility and you're only paying back what you use.Another alternative would be a business line of credit.

Getting a W2 job is always a good option that makes it so you can pay your bills.   

As for renting, going cash flow negative isn't great, and your home isn't likely to appreciate as fast as it would if it was a single family home, so holding with hopes of increasing appreciation may be a verrrry slow play, but if you can afford to hold, having a tenant pay down your mortgage is an additional great benefit to real estate investing. 

I don't think I should have to pay individual fees for each transaction, but am I wrong in this?

A simple Bi-Weekly with added payments can pay off a mortgage in 10-12 years.This strategy allows you to pay more at your own pace having a failsafe unlike a 15 year where you are obligated to pay more every month.

The data is pretty accurate on Air Dna, but you should still confirm with boots on the ground.