A lot of newer investors get hung up on the items you mentioned.

There will be some holes in the wall where they open it up to let air in and dry it out.

It is just the IRS tax rules.Next up is I would get a good CPA and go over your plan.I think you aren't going to be able to meet your goals but being involved in the construction.

Flips literally come with thousands of small decisions, and if the decision maker isn’t on site to oversee those, you will likely show up and have a lot of “that’s not the way I wanted it” type of results.  

AS far as mindset, I would read MIndset by Carol Dweck, Steven Covey's Seven Habits and for negotiation Chris Voss Never Split The Difference.Look up podcasts of investors who are investing in the niche you want to invest inGino

I'm happy to share thoughts on Bryson City as well as other markets here in Western NC, including the greater Asheville area, if you want to set up a call.

I would follow up with what is your goal in your real estate investment.  

I don't see how they can come up with owner stays and hold nights.

Success, currently active, will update what our final sales price ends up with, fielding calls on the property already.

You might be able to pick up a used program on Ebay or Craigslist.