Additionally, would it be better to specialize in one area early on and stick with it post-graduation, or should I explore different sectors before committing to a specific path?

If you dont get your project done in a certain time frame from DC, you get a special tax or abandoned building fee for maybe 20k a month. 

Companies like RCN Capital offer specialized financing for fix and flip projects.### Renovation PlanningDevelop a detailed renovation plan to maximize the property's value.

The federal government could use it's special zoning-exempt status to build the housing we need quickly within existing cities. 

Special features are what set Airbnb apart.

Antonio, my fiancée and I are both realtors, I specialize in value add property and my fiancée manages our property management company and is a traditional realtor that specializes in listing properties.  

I have been in discussions with someone that specializes in SEO and lead generation for real estate investors, vetted him through references, and he seems to be as advertised.

My main questions:Should I hire a general contractor to manage the entire renovation, or would it be better to hire specialized contractors for each part of the project (flooring, paint, HVAC, etc.)?

@Noah Bussanich:On structure, something like the Best Ever Real Estate Syndication book by Joe Fairless will help outline some of the basics.Kim Lisa Taylor on these forums owns a law firm that specializes in syndications, and offers a free book, a free consultation.But the term "how to structure" can mean a lot of things.  

-If these sorts of deals are doable (preferably in NC, but I'm open to other states as well), are there real estate lawyers specializing in this sort of thing?