I would formalize it to ensure that you don't have to handle it again.

This combined with the absurd taxes in Baltimore City are ensuring this will be the last property I buy there.Appreciate the feedback!

Even when we were mapping out our remodel, we ran the numbers to determine what the possible value could be for the home and kept our budget well under to ensure that we would retain a fair amount of equity even after the remodel Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Great, whatever, if that makes you happy), and I go in and fix just the numbers that are going to be verified (income, for example) and ensure those are accurate.

I started in building multi-unit in the 90's and the tricks and tips from back then that helped give better efficiency and cost's are now absolute must do's to not loose ones shirt, that's the first key aspect of a good building partner, a master of logistics, MASTER.

Your lender will act as a second set of eyes and ensure your homework gets done.

Looking for an attorney to complete my team who can help ensure that I have the correct business structures in place across the board.  

The realtor I'm working with says there most likely squatters in the house (junker cars in the yard, black plastic on the window on the bedroom side, one window is open = lack of power/lack of a/c).I'm still willing to buy to fix up and flip, for the right price, assuming I can either be assured of the property is vacant, or there is a low-cost, efficient eviction process in Columbus, GA.I appreciate any advice from people with experience on evicting squatters in GA.

From the sounds of it, STR is going to be our best bet and is going to be what ensures our success.

It seems vital to ensure it was properly originated.