The hardest thing for me is knowing if I have a good deal or not and putting together the numbers for expenses while the note is being workedI appreciate your time,Chris

Hi @Glenn Tucker and welcome.

Also see @Chris Clothier's BP Post on 20 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Property ManagementA few comments/questions (perhaps from a PM perspective):Most (all?)

Try offices of Chris Goodson in Montclair.

Originally posted by @Chris Seveney: you typically only need to bring up to code those things that you are updating / modifyingThis is where it is going to get a little sticky, because there are some minor structural issues that would need to be dealt with, but they would need to be dealt with in a non-contemporary manor. 

@Chris SoignierYour description of SE tax is on the right track conceptually, but the math will end up being slightly different.

@Chris Soignier I think the point is that he worked with you directly.

@Chris Simmonsresponse though seems that holding long term capitalizes (no pun) on the sale for "I now flip houses after they have rented for a year...."

Chris A., I was researching this topic earlier this week as I'm just starting out on my investing journey.  

Chris Mason I was a self-employed contractor but am now an employee which should help going forward.