It's important to comply with all legal requirements and stay updated on any changes.Remember, it's always a good idea to consult with a professional, such as a real estate attorney or property management company, to ensure you're taking all necessary steps and complying with local regulations.

The idea of looking up why the license was revoked is gold, it will give insights into what you'd be walking into. 

I wish I had people to bounce ideas off of when I started.

Yeah turkey sounds like a good idea.

If you are interested in digging deeper into any of these ideas or just want to talk real estate investing - which I always love doing - don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Just an idea but may be worth just handling all bookings through Airbnb or VRBO to add some level of protection

Have a lot of knowledge and ideas. 

As long as the inspection checks out and the builder has a good reputation, it may be a good idea to pull the trigger on both properties.

A few weeks after paying the $25k, we set up our first meeting with our assigned CPA and started the so-called “advanced tax courses” provided, which are generic modules that only vaguely introduce financial concepts, topics, and terminology.

But if you want to gut check anything or ideas on what you should be asking, I'm happy to connect.I'll say it's incredibly difficult to REALLY vet someone.