Brian's suggesting of seeking a professional in your area is really the best answer.There are too many variables and not enough information to really answer your question.

My Mechanic/Friend who works from the garage in the commercially zoned house he rents pays 995$, but its much smaller and much less "professional" than this place.

I was looking to trade my resources for your knowledge and build a strong professional relationship...

Is there a specific IRS Form or place on a form where you elect to "aggregate" RE Professional activities?

With a Professional Managment Company, I won't have to manage day to day operations.

Any major plumbing, electrical, HVAC or roof issues go to licensed professionals.

It's a pretty unique house and is zoned for offices as well, so I'm hoping the right live/work professional will come along and want it.

Here's my story:I've been a licensed realtor in NYS since 2005 and because of personal and professional preferences, my husband and I have decided to invest in AZ and eventually move there.We have 2 rentals there and would like to do more.

No sense of professional pride, not even to a fellow BP'er.

Ali, all the guru's have done is find a way to market themselves and sell a product they they are either still currently doing or have done enough transactions to be considered a guru or professional.