starting by just brokering loans is a good way to start in states that do not require a license.. raising capital from private investors to make loans is a long process And very difficult if you do not have a long track record or pedigree in the industry.. if someone is brand new they really need to go work for a lender first.. other wise IMHO the chance of success is very small.

Having no money to start just makes it more difficult, not impossible. 

You can already write off expenses like mileage and meals as a sole proprietor, which is essentially what you’re doing now.For BRRRR, keep in mind that refinancing a property owned by an LLC can be more difficult, as many lenders prefer to deal with individuals.

This makes investing directly in RE difficult, clearly not impossible but harder to get things rolling.

Just so i can do the preliminary analysis on the propertySecond: I'm finding it difficult to get a clear price estimate of the CapEx's that might be needed.

You can choose to accommodate without being obligated to make an ADA unit...Option 1) Items that are more difficult or only of use to a specific disability could be excluded.

Property Taxes just have to be paid and that is fairly direct but getting a lien released from the IRS is seeming much more difficult does any one have any experience with this type of situation.

Flips and BRRRRs can work in the Bay Area if you can find a distressed property and do the renovation correctly and not overpay on rehab costs (that part might be difficult).  

Getting a second loan on an investment property will be more difficult than the property you live in. 

One of the most difficult parts of mobile home park investing is filling vacant spaces.