Your attorney or CPA should be able to create tax efficient structure for you.To avoid this, keep management and decision-making localized to Alabama, and consult a CPA or attorney to ensure compliance with both states' regulations.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I think that needed to be fleshed out BEFORE you made a decision to cancel anything!

But at least make that an educated decision. 

I was feeling paralyzed making decisions about what to do, and no joke within 3 weeks of finishing this book I had decided on my next step and was under contract on my first flip property!

Consequently many inexperienced investors make investment decisions based on where they can afford to buy, not necessarily where a good investment thesis may exist. 

I want to be sure you are thinking this through, considering all angles, and making an informed, wise decision.

Also, the ability to export reports for partners or lenders would be a plus.Essential Data/Analytics: Reliable rent estimates, cap rates, cash-on-cash return, operating expenses (especially maintenance and CapEx), and local market trends like population growth or job market health are key for decision-making

Don't make emotional decisions because you are "in love" with the property 

To make an informed decision, research the mid-term rental landscape in Garland, considering average rental rates, vacancy rates, and competitor offerings.

This is an important consideration in most LL decisions, LTR or STR.