I read the 30 day rental but didn't seem helpfull for hosts in different timezones.2) My old condo bill electric bill was nearly $500/month thus I had to sell. 

The difference in the appraised amount versus the expected amount was not gigantic.

People market in different ways, but the truth of the matter is, we are almost all on referral basis (of course after an initial marketing period).

I did too many different methods.

Because from my perspective as boots on the ground, I see a very different picture.

There are two different topics / questions1) Can I deduct real estate education if I am involved in a real estate rental trade or business.2) If you can deduct it, is there a passive limitation involved.

Its all-personal preference, Myrtle is very different than the other areas. 

Most are designed for children but this page shows a lot of different designs. duckduckgo.com/?

two different perspectives but for now I will tell you about the buying side:   1)  You don't vet the seller and property out fully and there are issues - title, financial, etc....

But that is 100% different than being a GC and knowing all that that entails.