That's trading your time for dollars (ie. a job and not a business).

Doesn't necessarily have to be the one with his or her name on every bus bench or mailer, but someone that is ninja good and can teach you the ropes and is willing to foot the cost and time of hiring a brand new agent, in trade for the long term success you will hopefully bring the both of you.

Still trading, plenty of liquidity, but certain lenders are tightening.

However, there's always a trade off.

The no income tax thing is great, but there's a trade-off.

Bids from Sub Contractors of various trades.

I am really impressed you were able to do most of the initial rehab on your own, do you have a background in contracting or a trade? 

I invest in a county that has a limited number of permitted vacation rentals - these properties trade at a premium and only make sense to purchase if you are going to run it full-time as a vacation rental so you aren't competing against "regular" buyers who may use it as a second home or only rent part-time.I had a broker bring me an off-market deal this week and I struggled with what to offer given all the uncertainty regarding Covid.

I'd start in a trade or property management. look for a small unit you can live in and manage the other units...

I’ve been an electrician for 20 years also know a bunch of other trades.