It's definitely not a get rich quick scheme, the tortoise and the hair come to mind when I am dealing with Real Estate Investing slow and steady wins the race.

., I do laugh about it now, but the laugh makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck, hehe. 

The townhouse is a 3-story, 1855 SF, techie town home with a 2-car garage, 500 SF of storage in a highly desirable area near many Corporate HQ's, walking distance to shopping, dining, music clubs, dry cleaner, hair salons, spas, gym, yoga, a Marriott & entertainment.

Writing down your goal is important in achieving it and that's what you have done.Now, with that said since you are not familiar with the niches, I added three of the most popular ones for you to review and decide on one, focus on it like a laser and then expand your footprint to the others at a later time.Don't be afraid to revisit the forums to pose questions which you may/will have.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)It doesn't matter if you are young or old, totally new or need to build upon your experience.Yes, you have just announced a commitment to the thousands in this community about your seriousness regarding REI and have taken this bold step to affirm it.Your time on this site with the BiggerPockets community will be well spent and can be financially rewarding if you so desire.Don't get overwhelmed by the massive amount of data archived on this site.Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Your traffic will be limited to the local subdivision - which could be both good and bad for the local hair salon.  

Even the color of their hair has nothing to do with it.The key is to establish your rental criteria in advance of offering your unit for rent.

Stay laser focused on your end game.  

Ever have to wash a water heater (located in a kitchen corner because this is a "vintage" house) covered in two inches of dust and hair?  

If you moved them in knowing they had pets (which would be disclosed on their rental application) and you accepted them anyhow, then I suspect you won't get credit for the 2 year difference in life expectancy of the carpet.We have tenants sign a separate form acknowledging they have received: a signed lease, 2 keys, lead based paint disclosure, Copy of "Protect your family from lead in your house" brochure, and 2 inventory checklists (to be returned within 7 days but usually filled out upon move-in).I would send a refusal letter and require them to take you to court, especially if you are able to demonstrate you were light on your: cleaning charges, repainting expenses, door and cabinet repair, duct cleaning due to pet hair, etc.Don't be too upset if you lose your carpet argument. 

If you have carpet pull up and paint sub floor with Kilz oil base. wash down everything if you have not sealed your baseboard and other trim by caulking the edge, do so this keeps hair from getting between trim and walls.