@Uri Elazar The following document explains exactly when the 1099-MISC form is required, and it also lists the numerous exceptions (including payments made by credit card) when a 1099-MISC form is not required:https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1099msc.pdf

Pete FL) and have studied numerous other markets (principally Chicago IL and Toledo OH) over the past 20 years. 

How did you power wash the basement without getting everywhere wet?

You can use the proceeds on down payments for numerous smaller properties. 

Ideally I want to start with a turnkey, or something with minor cosmetic renovations to get my feet wet and eventually move into BRRR.

   - Read numerous biggerpockets posts, podcasts, youtube channels etc

There are numerous books you can buy here from seasoned, successful, knowledgeable investors like @Brandon Turner @David Greene @J Scott @Joshua Dorkin and plenty more professional.

The fast paced Denver market at the time was extremely discouraging for a newbie just getting his feet wet. 

There are numerous pre-recorded webinars to watch as well as articles and books to read.

I would definitely be interested in something like that in the future but feel I need to get my feet wet with SFH.