Before you jump 2 feet into the Real Estate Investing world, I challenge you to find a balance of continuing your drive toward real estate while improving your position at your current role.

Only the built in 2 work The batteries might be bad. 

We feel like this gives us a pretty good background to start, but by no means do we think we know everything we need to yet.The area around UCF has improved quite a bit in the last 10 years and home prices have risen considerably, but it seems like there are still some promising areas to find deals.

I'm doing some improvements before listing on Airbnb, including installing a small half bath in the attic bedroom.

What would you suggest on improvements and value adds for a self-serve car wash?

This demonstrates the buyer's seriousness and commitment to proceeding with the purchase.Additional Clauses:Subject to Sale of Buyer's Property: If the buyer needs to sell their current home to finance the new purchase, include a clause making the offer contingent upon the sale and closing of their property.Specific Repairs or Improvements: If the buyer has identified specific repairs or improvements they want completed by the seller, include details about these requirements as conditions of the offer.Review by Legal Counsel: Consider having the "Subject To" offer reviewed by a real estate attorney to ensure all contingencies are clearly defined and protect the buyer's interests.Final StepsNegotiation: Once the offer is submitted, be prepared for negotiation with the seller.

It was something like a 1 page JV agreement that he could have written on a napkin, and definitely not reviewed by an attorney.Maybe it's improved since then.

When the housing market improves, the median home values increase. 

There is a legal doctrine known as "adverse possession" by which trespassers who openly inhabit and improve a piece of property that is otherwise abandoned may gain title to that property after some specific conditions are met.

Look for neighborhoods with potential for rental income and growth.Financial Preparation: Given your reliance on loans and good credit score, continue maintaining and improving your credit score.