to me its a waste by the time they alert you that someone has filed a fraudulent deed ext. its already done and your going to have to take action..

A marginal producer isn't likely to improve if you increase it's cost of finance.This is where you would sell and 1031. 

Or just go to whatever brokerage affords you the most flexibility and just start networking with investors and investor agents to build that support system.As a part-time agent the last thing you want is high desk fees or other junk fees, since you may not be producing a ton in the beggining.

And even then as long as the tenant pays something I don't file for the eviction.

This would be better than learning a large purchase may not help you tax-wise come filing time. 

And while I've had to file for eviction a few times (each over past due rent), none made it to the point of a Sherif put-out - and again, no serious damage done.

If you have a hot dog stand and sell hot dogs and can prove revenue then a loan could be possible as you produce something.As an investor, you need a home that can produce something (income) to get a loan against that.

@Guifre Mora isn't drop box just a file management tool?

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

The difference is the bank underwrites your file up front and offers an ELA or "Express Loan Approval" which is a guarantee to close in 15 days or less.