If an entry door is accessible via basement level at ground level, this is not considered a basement, however, the windows in the bedroom must be of "relatively consistent size" to above-ground windows.

You have to get consistent income before you do anything.

You may network, meet other investors, and pick the brains of special guest speakers by going to these events.Make Use of the Marketplace: Look through the BiggerPockets Marketplace to locate possible partnerships, offers, or services that will help you along the way as an investor.Stay Active: When it comes to networking, consistency is essential.

It's all about consistent base hits, the home runs will come from time to time.

Keep in mind though that building your network takes time and consistency.

The potential in the Bay Area or other coastal markets is massive, but we have seen the risk is also high and the consistency for the average investor can be low.

Gross income creates a filing requirement, but it does not create an actual tax.As to "typical" - all states have different approaches, no consistency at all. 

The most common consistent false narrative in private lending is clients think they can qualify for 100% financing. 

I think renters with disbilites are good for two reasons. 1. they have a consistant stream of income and 2. depending on the disability they are more likely to stay longer in your rental.

What is consistent in all of it is that you will only be able to chart your course by paying attention to two things:1.