Additionally, Airbnb income during this period could generate steady cash flow, though market conditions and regulatory risks should be considered.

At this point, I would recommend having a line of credit to cover these things so you don't have money sitting in the bank doing nothing when it could be put to work.I have 33 units, no debt except for mortgages, and excellent income.

Not a lot of our competitors offer this but it's something we can consider (but for us, it can't be in a rural area, the loan amount must exceed $150k, if we're using PadSplit income (or STR/MTR income) the max LTV is 75% and the down payment must come from your own funds). 

One other thing that people in their 60s can consider is - if you are planning on taking Social Security and making passive income part of what you live on, rental income may not count as income against your Social Security benefits.

If investing in real estate was easy, everyone would have passive income.

CA has the highest income tax rate in the county.

However, with a SFH you will lower your standards when vacancy arises more than one month as you have no income coming in to male that payment.  

The intent of getting a sales agent license is to educate myself in Real Estate and create some additional income.

Income from leveraged real estate or active business income.

I don’t completely understand how I could best put my money towards a rental property or fund one with the income that I am making.