It depends on the projected performance of your investment, on your financing, and on your overall financial and tax situation.

This is a pretty broad question and really depends on knowing your budget/price point before being able to recommend the best areas to focus on!

Keep using your 2/5 primary no tax up to $250,000 and your basic rent offset cost for the investment.2.  

What do you use for bookkeeping, accounting and filing taxes, as you start up?

Bridge loan rates have ranged from 8-12% depending on market conditions and the cost of capital.

Is there a tax strategy for using capital gains off the sale of a home to pay off other homes in your portfolio to improve cashflow?

You can go in and offer the county practically nothing for it, but it means more tax revenue for them, and no one would ever build a house or outlet store there.

Verify if there are any outstanding violations or issues that need to be addressed.Financial Analysis: Review the property's financial records, including income statements, expense reports, tax assessments, and utility bills.

Came across the real estate professional status which could help her in convincing her to let go of her w2 (with tax savings).

I think some markets, mainly the STR runners, have another 10-15% to go then the markets hit by HOA/HOI/Taxes still have a bit more correction to go for.