Once I figure out most of question 5, I will know if I am able to possibly execute the buy and hold until the units come online.  

Know your numbers and have a game plan that makes sense when you show other people.House Hack!

What is the typical "path" I would need to take (Online course?

You should come to the BiggerPockets meetup we’re having at Barleys in the old city Nov 30th at 630 pm, it would be cool to have a guy that does Airbnb there to tell us how that game goes.

I'm an active duty US Navy Chief Petty Officer, brand-new BPer and real estate enthusiast, I got turned on to this whole game (and BiggerPockets) at the suggestion of a coworker shortly after I moved to Tampa back in July. 

Go on line and study your Ohio regulations.

Correct , minenis mostly small job, the few of them who called , I check their online reviews most of them has very low review on other sides .

I know they say don't mix family and business, but this was the best opportunity for us to get in the game so we jumped on it!

Look him up online or pm me.

The problem is that it is Aurora, CO- one block outside of Denver and all licensed contractors are booked out for months and charging what I consider outrageous prices per books/online estimates I've came across.