Like any state or federal government, something happens and they swing way to far in the other direction,I applied for licensing in california and they will not accept federal fingerprints.

however, if you could find a loan product that worked for you and your situation, its a fantastic idea in my mind, and worth taking a swing for.

Upon taking over the house again we found all our furniture ripped and broken from careless use and the side and back yard were covered with broken glass from hundreds of beer bottles being broken.

You will need to save that initial income to buy your first properties, get your mortgages, etc.You don't need a college degree to swing a hammer, but that psychology class could come in handy negotiating with a difficult tenant.

It’s a marathon not a 50 yard dash from my experience. 

We've seen way bigger vol swings for BTC so not sure that's the point I'd make against it.BTC vol will tighten once there's more adoption.

You do the math.Plus all the the exterior projects: new siding, new roof, building out eave returns and soffit overhangs to fix the poor curb appeal, un-converting the attached garage, driveway, retaining walls, the detached garage, 144 truckloads of fill to create a front yard, landscaping... 

I privacy fenced in back yard and -All new windows, cabinets, etc 12/2009.

When I listed concerns of flagrant lease violations, gone unchecked (derelict vehicles, unregistered large breed dogs who are not picked up after, garbage scattered out in the yard, piles of debris; old tires, tv, kitchen sink, broken wheel barrow, all sitting out in plain sight for a month or more), wash machine drain hose running out a window and draining into the lawn.

We are filling a huge need by having weekly rental available, the unit we just rented was to a contractor who will work in the boat yard for the next 5 months.