In my experience RE investing is a reliable way to get rich slow, provided that you’re willing to invest steady effort and attention into the proper management of your portfolio over an extended period of time.   

Provided that both markets are appreciating at the same pace I would rather own one $600,000 duplex then three $200,000 ones.

Now is not the time to “test the market” with an ambitious price to “see what happens.”

It says you do not have to accept online certificates.We require documentation from a current healthcare provider that has knowledge of the disability.

But lucky or unlucky of us, the home appraised higher, which provided us with more equity to start out with.

I would really encourage you to talk to your CPA to ensure you meet material participation tests and are adequately documented.

It would be really great if anyone could provide me this information or suggest a mentor or someone with experience, who might help me get started. 

I provide scanned copies of all invoices, but that's my business model.

She's probably using one floating around the office, one you provided, or one she bought from an attorney that's full of legal jargon and missing important clauses.

I’ve personally house hacked in the Irving park neighborhood in Chicago with a multifamily so not completely relatable experience to what you’re looking to do but hopefully can provide a few insights.If you go with the suburbs in a SFH, you could rent by the room and presumably increase cash flow.