Save yourself the hassle, and the money, and just pay a skilled tradesman his rate, and he will pay for himself.  

Proposition 10 repeals the Costa-Hawkins act, which places limits on rent control at the city and county level. 

For Sam, and others looking at Vacation Rentals in the Valley of the Sun, I have a realtor who is skilled at evaluating properties for that.

Landlords issuing 1099s.As we know, the requirement to issue 1099s for landlords who operate rentals that don't rise to the level of trade or business was repealed.

It really just depends on your level of comfort with risk while you grow your portfolio.

I know this will be my next level RE education, but regardless of that, how good/bad is this deal? 

Yes the lender ordered the survey I called another survey company to see if I could get anywhere and looks like they are going by the original deed but at the county level there is a notation that includes 10 ft of lot 9 which if corrected would put the west side of the lot correct and not over the boundary.

I'd suggest starting with some skills that you think you want to acquire (or skills that you may posses or have a natural affinity for) and choose that way.

I guess it's a matter of finding the right VA with the skills you need.

I will approach him with the understanding how much it is going to take ($) to get to the same level as others.Through your analysis these motels sold btw $ and $ and you subtract your cost of rehabilitation.