I live in NYC but open to a lot of the mid-west/central markets given lower entry price.If you're looking to get started like myself, or even wants to invest together - feel free to reach out!

Obviously aside from minor material cost savings the biggest reason is to save labor on all of the cutting in, which I feel would likely be moot with 3 sheens.

Beautiful property and the lender rate is great in this market.

The last few properties we have put on the market went under contract in under a week with multiple offers but they were priced right, were inline with the area but were done with quality and were in desirable areas.Unless you are dealing in a low-end market, a home warranty should be a standard inclusion especially for first time home buyers. 

In an article I read Michael Galpen of B of A says the housing market is stuck til at least 2026 if not longer.

You got bad advice from your prior accountant.You received rental income and it should have been reported.it seems like maybe he was lazy and/or doesn't understand rental concepts.The only exception is if he is paying 'under-market' for rent in which case the property would be considered personal use.I would fix the issue and charge him market rent. 

Just make sure your LTR tenants keep their units nice, so your STR units' market well.  

When you're first starting out, set your prices 20-30% below market value.

Question for the GC's out there... in markets such as Charlotte, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando etc (Southeast), what would most GC's quote as a ballpark estimate for total labor cost (if owner is supplying all building materials) on a 1500-1800 sf new build.

Look at their marketing strategy.