I've saved up some money since then but got laid off from my job 3 months ago, sparking me to be an investor full time. 

Should be pretty transformative. 

When I found that about five books recommended in one blog post, that ultimately transformed my life...one of them is called "The Morning Miracle", and " The One Thing"

What a transformation! 

LudmilaNone of them if you plan on paying off every month and not carrying a balance, instead just get a Spark Card, or a Citi Bank Double Cash credit card, each of them is a pure 2% cash back on all purchases.If you're going to carry a balance, I can't help you.

Also, look for people who have house hacked and spark up a conversation about your plans.

Episode 28 with @Dave Van Horn really sparked my interest in note investing.  

I would encourage you to drive through the downtowns of Greensboro and Winston Salem and see the development that's going on - not as robust as its two neighbors but still transformative.

Our LLC is Parlay Investments, LLC - "Parlay": definition: to increase or otherwise transform into something of much greater value.2.

My initial thoughts were to remodel and rent as a SFH with the knowledge that converting it to office space for a business might not take much, if any transformation.