(Prior to graduating college and getting a full time job, I was an incredibly social person, so this was a huge change of mindset to sacrifice the way I did).And on the other end, my brother decided to start his own business while I was working and did not work hard as he spent money like crazy and eventually went bankrupt (filed 1 year ago) .

The person that is paying you, your boss, the homeowner, will send you a 1099 for your services.

This strategy, however, should soften the blow, allowing your move to be a smart financial step and add a personal touch to your investment journey.

As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio.

Unrelated persons/noise. 

But for some reason I’m still not fully clear on how to personally own or have more the 8-10 mortgages for rentals.

We may get one to Philly again, in person, in the Fall.

On entering the bathroom, I discovered the powder, and the odor, were INCHES of talcum powder on the floor where this person apparently "bathed" with the talcum powder, then carried/spread it throughout the apartment.

Any suggestions or personal experiences for the FHA 203k loan?

You should be able to pull a HELOC on your personal residence and not even use that much of it with all that equity you have.