First, if you have a passion for investing in real estate but don't really want to make it your full-time job, then you should either go to university and get a degree in a field that interests you (having a job makes it much easier to access loans to finance deals) or start working straight away and join university in 3 or so years (many universities have a lot of 'older' student supports and discounts and this way you enter uni with an income). 

I really appreciate the support - I'm going to stick it out.There are some positives, I'm learning a ton AND I'm forced to push harder at my W-2 sales job for more income.

Would the existing building be adequately able to support a partial 3rd floor addition. 

There are companies that will supply coin-operated washers & dryers, service them and split the funds with you.Confused though, you stated you have a 4-plex, but that the laundry area supports 16 total adjacent units.

An HOA in Chaffee County, Colorado are seeking a new property management company to support of an owner-occupied multi-unit complex.

If circuit conductors are spliced within a box or terminated on equipment within or supported by a box, all wire-type equipment grounding conductor(s) associated with any of those circuit conductors shall be connected within the box or to the box in accordance with 250.8 and 250.148(A) through (D)

Check out basics from BiggerPocket's channel, Mark Ferguson, and less popular content creators on more specific topicsKeep learning and pursuing your career and your side hustle of real estate and you will do just fine!

Another was about a dog not being a pet but being a support animal.

Obviously no guarantees, but there is plenty of data supporting it and firsthand accounts of investors achieving that.For your situation, I would focus on 2 things: 1) Act quick, but don't hurry; 2) See how far you're willing to go.  1) If a house meets your criteria, it all adds up, be responsive. 

There is a support beam needed under the enclosed porch which has been approved for interior living space.