This included modernizing the kitchen with high-end appliances, upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, and adding hardwood floors for a luxury feel Lessons learned?

@Mindy Jensen - Wasn't there something about how "Adding more people to title" could boost the primary residence cap gains exclusion from $500K to higher number?

You are on the right track with adding a business for cash flow into your strategy.

Putting in a ramp, adding grab bars in bathroom, raising the sink height, etc.  

Direct mail, SMS, door knocking, Facebook ads?"

My understanding is profit from lending is considered "taxable income" and is therefore added to your income and subject to your normal tax rate after all deductions, etc.

After year 1 we added more originators, more processors, an appraisal review analyst, a VP of capital markets. 

Converting your current primary into a house hack by adding a studio helps you offset your current mortgage while learning how to be a landlord.

You already live on the property and would be adding three more unrelated people, which is not allowed.Here's a link to the actual code:https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/orem-ut/doc-view.aspx?

Adding a 1/2 bath, new roof, central air or other typical improvements will increase the value of the property.