For the 55+ aspect you need to know more info - any other stipulations to join, transfer fees, application fees, etc etc.Happy to help if you want to send me a dm.

We sometimes "inherit" buyers from realtors who have created highly unrealistic expectations on performance, ease of self-managing and other aspects of owning the home.

The improvement aspect of real property (as opposed to the land) does depreciate.

Adapting and refining your plan based on experience and changing market conditions is a key aspect of successful real estate investing. 

I’ve been successful with Airbnbs and love the creative aspect of designing unique and appealing spaces.

This will help you with the money aspect.

One of the critical aspects of successful property management is tenant screening.  

I think the most overlooked aspect is keeping the house as an original single family residence, instead of converting into a duplex.

I'd also like to work as a contractor to work with electricians and electrical contractors as that would be relevant to my skill set in the engineering aspect.

For example, I am a little concerned about some aspects of the business cycle recovery and a potential for a double-dip so I lean toward the safest part of capital stack which is debt (or low-debt equity).