My actual operating account is with a different bank so if a tenant gets wise and tries to deposit small amounts to stave off eviction (never had it happen but you hear all the horror stories on here) I can just close/change the account number and none of my bill pays/mortgage payments get affected. 

@Jack B.The body cam would be a wise decision.But as for the jury...have you ever seen a 100-pound pit bull of uncertain breeding background, let alone lived with one?

You were very wise and fortunate to take on an expert partner like @Matt Faircloth.All a tribute to your hard work, determination, and focus.

The problems I've had with these ambitions is either too much risk and not enough reward (Opening a computer repair store) or risking missing out on an opportunity because of lack of experience or not enough education (Becoming a VP, since currently all I have to offer education wise are books that I've read and a high school diploma.

I might be wise to talk to a tax pro.

My financial planner sweats bullets every time I talk to him, reassuring me that the market is going to go up, up, up, that this is wise investing for the future, that everything is fine.That guy drives a BMW, lives in a half-million dollar house out in the sticks, and really likes glen plaid suits, double cuffs with cufflinks, and the kind of overly stylish business footwear that I refer to as "clown shoes."

There is sadly a BIG difference between people who rent out an extra room in your personal house, and guests who rent out the house when they know the owner doesn't live there...It's super wise to get the security camera because it will prevent and screen people who would just book your place to throw a party.In terms of if you just want to not manage it?

Credit wise some hard money lenders don't look at specific credit score but rather if there anything outstanding they should be concerned about.

This would allow me to deduct a lot of “general” expenses and shelter the income, however is this wise?

They would fit better cash flow wise on a 30 year lower interest note.