It also sounds as though you did not do an LLC and choose to be treated as a Sub S corp, so the income will also come to you as Earned Income, and will also be subject to Self Employment Tax (although you might have already paid the maximum).I applaud your decision to set up some kind of system before you do anything like this again.  

You need to be able to identify your market, don't blindly select some niche and bang your head trying to hammer some system  out, be flexible so you can profit in any environment. 

I am young and don't have a lot to invest so I am particularly interested in methods for investing with low start up cash.

I'm closing on a vacation rental property approx 12 hours from my home and I'm interested in installing both a thermostat and keyless entry lock system which I can control remotely.  

@Jay HinrichsThanks Jay on the response and you had a lot to say about this subject.  

Check out the nearby members and network https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet, it will help you a lot to find partners that can help you out in investing.

Both can have finished or unfinished floors; both can have a post and beam support system, block walls, or traditional box framing.

I did learn a lot or at least it gave me a lot to research and investigate. 

Then you can also get an idea of what kind of shape the system is in when you purchase and what to plan for in the future in addition to getting the current problems fixed.

This thread is making me thinking of jumping ship and trying another online management system.