Or use a screening software like showmojo, and allow tenants to do self serve showings.

If you a re borrowing money check with your lender to make sure they will allow you to act as your own GC.

"IF" this is inspected work the building inspector probably isnt going to allow ANY window in a tub shower period. 

Expedia won't allow us to change our own photo order.

If your budget will allow for a purchase of $400k or more, a single-family house within walking distance of the beach will likely yield higher return and a larger runway for appreciation.  4-bedroom channel homes in the popular Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach go for around $600-$800k. 

The best option would be to partner with an agent that is investor friendly, which would allow you to have a professional that can give you good insights.

Are mortgage points paid on a rental property deductible the year the property was purchased, or do they have to be depreciated over the life of the loan?

My income is not allowing me to put aside enough extra money to pay cash for something so I feel like this could be a way for me to get started.

Also, maybe the installer was super good and placed each vinyl plank really tight against each other and somehow that didn't allow water in between? 

Small businesses allow more discretion because the owner is a hands-on decision maker in the day to day operation.