I believe if people make money and there is sufficient housing supply, housing will become affordable. 

Using different rental criteria for people with children than without, COULD be seen as a violation of that law.

You have excellent advice here from some people who didn't just get their knowledge of investing through a low rate, real estate risk off period.

Most people that scale also choose one strategy to start with and scale in.

You need to connect with people, form trust relationships, learn from others in your area and you'll be surprised how opportunities open up. 

From leaving my home friends and family I met some really good people and I hoped to share that experience and learn more about realestate in the process How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

So it may end up costing you $400k within 30-60 days without any financing options.How do people overcome this when you do your due diligence?

Golly gee ....some people deal in em.   

Quote from @V.G Jason: The first and foremost reason most people don't work with BP agents is cause 99%  of them are absolute trash.

People, remember, what is equity?