Obviously I'm not looking for thorough legal or tax advice here, but just things people have come across in their experience. 

Realize this is not a standalone town of say 10,000 people, but part of a metro area market.Start small and Make Your Big Mistakes Early.Getting close to dinner time. 

The credit committee is usually made up of local people who are familiar with the market they are in.

A lot of people new to the business are rushing to leave their 9 to 5, but they could learn a lot from you and your husband.

MLS is pretty good for single family comps because most people list their home with a Realtor.

Quote from @Jon Taylor: @Pete Harper - Section 721 of the Internal Revenue Code allows an investor to exchange property held for investment or business purposes for shares in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) without triggering a taxable event.

For most people, owning their own home and house hacking is typically the best way to get started building some equity, enjoying tax benefits, understanding real estate, and reducing their monthly housing expenses, but it really does vary by person and what they are trying to do.

I have started small and out of state where I am entrusting people based on referrals.

Let me know how I pick up the $50.People talk about laundering money. 

More and more people are these days.