There certainly is so much to learn, but even experienced investor can learn new things/tricks as well, so you're not alone!

I will make an assumption it is an Accountant very much experienced in tax law?

I have yet to figure out what his contribution is worth, considering I wouldn't be able to do it without him.Looking for suggestions from experienced investors on how to structure this deal with the lowest tax burden and liability.

If you've been building new rentals, have you experienced an average price per square foot to build?  

Using a collection agency likely will only cover part of your losses, but sometimes it is the only means to protect yourself and your investment from a difficult former tenant who isn’t owning up to their end of things.Getting the right tenant in your property, as well as handling difficult tenants, is at or near the top of the list of reasons why property owners should consider working with a trusted and experienced property management company.

Fix & Flip - you might need an experienced partner or a project manager that knows about the construction unless you are going to oversee the project yourself.3.

Have you seen that the Keys are experiencing Salt Water Intrusion that is comming up through the asphalt in the roads down to Key West?

Needless to say, Chase won't finance anything I want to buy.My mortgage broker suggested either taking me off the parents' deed (which I don't want to do at this point) or providing 12 months of bank statements that my parents have been paying mortgage out of their account without my name on it (which I am unable to do because of certain arrangements with my parents).It would be great if a lender or an experienced investor could chime in and let me know if there are other alternatives to deal with this as I have already found the property that I want to purchase.Thanks

So, if any experienced Investors out there want to help a fledgling RE investor out, I'm your man. 

I would be interested to hear what the more experienced people here have to say though.