My plan was to build and sell the beach house or have it on AirBnB. 

You just need to make sure when something goes sideways cause it will that you have your reserves and a plan. 

The 3 sty home (including finished attic) has a crawl and I can see the owner has tried to reinforce the bottom with wood planks running from the foundation up to the 1st floor.

We plan on doing more flips and adding to our hood portfolio even more over the next year. 

Do a Reverse ExchangePlan ahead - Plan to win!

The doors windows appliances flooring ventilation hot water trim along with electrical wiring What was the outcome?

> If you self-manage, has that been more difficult than you originally planned?

While you are assuming this is a shotgun approach, my post was intentional and was to only connect, without promise of referrals, because my plan is to vet anyone that decided to reply. 

However, there isn't a strong sales history, so we are going to pass on it.I have another deal lined up that I plan on purchasing in the next few days.

Brother living in top floor, other friend renting out 1st floor.