I'm just starting out and getting reps in on analysis, so maybe this is a silly question, but hoping others have wondered the same and curious to hear yall's thoughts!

Once we changed to charging a fee, proof of ability to close, good income, a sizable reserve and reasonable credit, the students not only started taking the training seriously but actually began buying properties for their retirement.

We just started using Rent Redi at the beginning of the year. 

Courses and webinars are great if you're getting basic information to help start you off, but you'll never truly retain the information if you don't apply it.

I felt I had a good head start since I was already a real estate agent and was very comfortable with finding comps and figuring out the ARV.

@Ogonna Odo A small number of my contractors have started accepting credit cards.

It's a great start!

Zoning- certain towns are starting to restrict Airbnb type rental units.  

My suggestion if your goal is to free up some equity to use for another purchase - start small with the single family home with a cash out refinance.

You wouldn't need to keep an eye on other investments, just focus on the one and maximize your cashflow.If I can make a suggestion though...I might be wrong, but I don't think you started househacking to take the simple route.