I've had a number of relationships like that and they all worked out much better for all parties because the Architect has a base understanding for what the client, in this case a REI, is looking for.As far as efficient creativity goes, like any profession, not all Architects have the same level of skill here. 

If you are a doctor or business professional, you are probably going to make far less per hour managing your rental than you do in your profession.

Instead, he insulted my profession as an ortho surgeon which indicates to me I was right about his videos. 

Also I think in case purchasing the house hack is your primary objective for this year, I would consider the license as a means, not a new profession yet, go ahead if the time that you will spend on it will not slow down your savings, deal analysis, or execution and be very particular about how much you take on at the beginning.Good luck!

Think of every profession out there, what profession can you become very knowledgable in after doing it for a weekend or even doing a full cycle transaction once.

I am an Engineer by profession so I can definitely paralyze myself with over analysis.

Quote from @Margaret Susan Sedani: @sean @Sean O'Keefe, may I also have a copy of the real estate profession logbook?

I am a novice in the rental property profession but am making it my focus on top of my wife and I both working full time jobs.I currently live in and own a property in Georgetown, Texas north of Austin.

INVESTING MINDSET✪ What I’ve found through every profession, game, challenge, or undertaking is the longer you consistently seek to understand the process, not just the result, the better you will be at understanding patterns that emerge.✪ There is a very powerful core truth wrapped up in the idea of investing in your own backyard, but the real wisdom is that you understand the market where you’re investing.

Handyman work can be one of those easy-entry “professions” where incompetence abounds.