I think of if I had to buy my first house two years ago when I was just about to get married, having a variable income with no cash flow supplement, it would be a dramatically tougher situation.

Local realtors put out videos reacting to some of the horror stories landlords have lived through as well as recent law changes pertaining to the topic.Non-RE related... perhaps something that shows you in a more personal light... highlighting a restaurant you went to, a new workout routine or supplement you're trying, a book you're reading, hobbies/activities you engage in, etc.

Additional costnot included will be the incurred costs of city inspections, permits andunforeseen code additions""Any change orders will be authorized before work is performedAdditional Bill for Permits, Engineering and Code supplement will bepayable upon approval and payment (documentation provided)."

If you are looking for a couple thousand dollars per month to supplement your social security and any other retirement savings you have, that is totally doable.  

Then submit a Rental Application AND a Rental License Supplemental Information form6.

Basic work might be okay again you want to establish clearly the move-in condition and tenant responsibility.Pictures are a good way to supplement the checklist before and after move-in. 

I was thinking of getting licensed to supplement income.

We both work full time, which won't change soon, although we hope to retire early if we can supplement our income enough with real estate. 

I didn't choose this profession per se; I'm actually disabled and needing to do this to supplement my income (although I have felt immense appreciation for the good tenants and proud of the way I continue to learn).Now I am in the process of my first eviction with regards to my current basement tenant (they're just not paying me rent, everything else is fine with this person but their financial excuses have been hard to keep track of since the beginning).  

I liked the podcast, and wanted to supplement it with additional education.