I consider myself a master connector and go-giver that recently acquired my real estate license and in transition.

Strong engineering consulting (local tends to be better), Designer/Architect with a strong relationship with a Builder (ideally having completed projects like the one your proposing),  Legal (To get your offering documents together or real estate transactions) and you'll be adding more and more as you go.I started out as your traditional buy and hold landlord and have transitioned to development, but I did it by joining a team that already had a bit of motion behind it. 

Hello - I'm transitioning/diversifying from LTR (9 doors) and managed by PM's to STR and will be self managing using price labs and Guesty along with ABNB and Vrbo to self manage for my first property.

Some differences to consider:* Interior finishes* Exterior finishes* Sqft, bedroom count and bathroom count* Floor plans* Ability to add a bedroom* In-place taxes and rents* Year built* What street each property is on / what submarket it is in* Whether it has parking* Landscaping* Immediate neighbors* Proximity to transit, schools or parksMore often than not it will become clear which property is better the deeper you dive into your analysis.

I know for me, when I was looking for a house hack, the location was my top priority, followed by price, and then my strategy has always just been to buy for long-term wealth (aka appreciation) in highly desirable neighborhoods near transit. 

I am looking to transition from Bedside and Emergency Room nursing to possibly teaching or acting as a clinical coordinator for the hospitals/college later in life.

If the new PM is good, they'll help with that transition. 

Sticking to the turnkey property might be the move here, and make your transition easier.

For example, if you gave it today, it could take effect March 1st with March 30th being the last day.Your state law will provide details about the PM's requirements to transition records, funds/deposits and payments within a specific duration. 

Some new investors like to start with a condo to live in (pay HOA, but have the safety of no roof issues, common area, etc) which has livability and then transitions well to a first investment as long as you know the regulations for renting it out later.