My question for the group is would my hours as a contractor also count twoards the needed 750 hours?

I would look for a 2 bedroom 2 bath duplex with a one car garage for each side located between the two units and each front porch on the each end of the building.  

I learned how to maintain a home, work with real estate professionals, contractors, interview prospects, etc.

It is our goal to provide all the tools, resources, education & coaching any individual needs to learn how to build a sustainable investment portfolio to achieve financial independence & generational wealth through real estate investing.It should be noted, that while the Academy is not a requirement to invest with RTR, the individuals that do join the Academy are much more successful long term since they have spent time to clearly develop their own individual investment strategy & plan!

As I look into the market and start to build a team I had a few questions:1)  How difficult is it to get and keep a rental license OOS?

You will need to look at CA building code.

Starting sooner rather than later allows you to benefit from long-term appreciation, build equity, and gain hands-on experience, even with a smaller property.

Do you need cash flow to build more capital for the next property?

Building our PM company has been the most rewarding experience of my career. 

Lastly, always keep your job and build your employment foundation because that keeps you income relevant and lendable.Hey thanks for your reply!