Professional flippers from different states were prevalent.

Their flat rate monthly service covers all materials and labor, wear and tear, tenant turnovers, repairs and replacement, preventative and comprehensive maintenance and home improvements,  Unlike home warranties, they don't charge any deductibles for repairs.Maintenance requests are reported by the tenant using their mobile video app or detected by IoT sensors from connected devices, and sent to the landlord or property manager for approval.

Most real estate professionals (all that I've talked to) in the area agree it's going to have a noticeable negative impact on home prices. 

You might benefit more from looking at the experiences and investing habits of high function professionals like medical professionals, professional athletes and successful business folk in other time demanding fields.  

In my opinion the best way to find any type of professional is to get recommendations from family, friends, coworkers, etc...

Having said all that, I do think office space can be a good investment if you get a good price and it's in a good location.Certain businesses will probably always need a professional setting that is not their home to meet with clients.

I guess I need to watch more videos.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

You may want to reach out to your accountant for verification.Also form 3115 is complex in nature - I would definitely leave the completion of the form to a professional. 

This is a great youtube video on the subject:  in YouTube search type "Quit Your Job For Real Estate?"