You made an incorrect assumption that I was being lazy and not reading or studying how to prepare for this venture. 

Strategic renovations, like removing a wall to create a larger space, proved essential in boosting value and rental potential.Challenges:Managing renovations, especially structural changes, was challenging and required careful planning.

We've seen properties as low as $125k benefit from a study.

A few of ours barely have an accent (they studied here for years).They are trained for level 1 support and filter out 95% of common issues for us, the other 5% go to management here locally to handle.

It makes total sense that I would need to prove my company is profitable for some time before borrowing.what would happen if I qualify and aquire a loan while I'm still an employee, then become self employed?

I am really into real estate and I want to start as soon as possible, however I am studying abroad, and I'm constantly travelling.

, I explain, I want to earn your trust for deals I have studied and that I am a bigger pockets PRO member.I can not always get on as I wish as I work.

@James McGovern - my wife was in attendance and she and I own 20+ properties, a huge office building, have done multiple 1031 exchanges, Segregation studies, flips, private money, creative financing etc.  

Study the state landlord tenant regulations and see what options you have.

You also don’t have to accept ESA’s if you can prove that an animal will be a danger or a nuisance, or if doing so will cause you undo financial hardship.