Quote from @Mike Hern: Quote from @Michael Plaks:While it isn't directly related, does the Cohan Rule apply to real estate professionals without a W2, who lost their mileage book during the year?

That will typically spook them into catching up or chase them out.I recommend you read some books (see my signature?)

This property will not compete with hotels is what I thought  We just book multiple rooms next to each other to take advantage of the included Disney transportation.

The other option would be diving deep with a bookkeeper to have them help run more updated books than just monthly.

Listen to the BiggerPockets podcast for expert advice, read books like "The Book on Rental Property Investing" and "Set for Life" by Scott Trench, and join local real estate investing groups or meetups.

I’d also love any recommendations for beginner-friendly books, podcasts, or other resources that are suitable for a teenager. 

It's a great way to give them a better sense of the space, especially if they're on the fence about booking.

What I hear from a lot of potential investors is that I just want a property that hits all the numbers I've read about in a book or heard about in a seminar.

Check out the book "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene.

I've been reading a few books on Bigger Pockets.