If you are not super handy, I would suggest getting on YouTube to prepare yourself, or pass on older properties.  

As a property manager who has been around a lot of construction and hundreds or thousands of home inspections over the years, the buyer is generally pretty prepared for the home inspection.Home Inspectors go deeper into almost every area and are worth their money in the end, almost every time.Buyers often look at houses online, and many times, I go to the property for them to provide what I refer to as "The Rest of the Story."

Your test ad doesn't mean this house is a great STR.

Also, make sure your accountant or the cost segregation firm can prepare IRS form 3115 to change the depreciation. 

Testing and tweaking over time helps us dial into the best strategies for each unique market.It’s helpful to hear what’s working well for others in the space!

Any other suggestions on how I can be best prepared at such a large national networking event?

Prepare the listing on your end for when the evolve finishes.

Start learning with books, podcasts, courses, networking, building a support system, and preparing for financing.

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