I am the designated real estate agent for this short sale deal I am working on.

The realtor might be able to give you a cheap one or you could design a buy one of these nice looking post signs:http://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-Real-Estate-Sign-Post/dp/B0046VYXFW/ref=sr_1_1?

I’m involved in an opportunity zone fund, active syndicating mid-sized deals and am using the combination of cost segregation/bonus depreciation/ re professional designation to significantly reduce my tax liability.

Although I co-own and manage a Texas based website / web software design business and have been an entrepreneur for 20 years, I have a long-standing goal of growing an REI business.  

This really applies more to location than property design/features - generally unique in buildings is bad.

I considered being a Certified Property Manager; however, that designation requires being a real estate agent.I truly appreciate the thought.Regards, 

After listening to experts, the criteria a new investor looks for in a "first flip" house would be: Entry Level home with relatively standard design (cape, ranch, split, colonial as opposed to Modern or Unique) 3 Bedroom 1+ bath (I'd prefer 2 myself) in a neighborhood that has recently demonstrated positive activity where multiple sales are occurring with relatively short "days on market". 

This is specifically designed for entrepreneurs who are self employed.  

I can look at photos of a newly rehabbed property hitting the market and know if corners were cut, and if the design choices will resonate with buyers. 

The penalty is really designed for big businesses like Home Depot who have thousands of independent carpet installers, ect.