I would definitely pretend like you make 30-40k, live on that, and dedicate the rest towards the funds required for real estate investing after taxes.

Plan to do at least two coats, especially if you are going with a dark color, and you should be set.Worst case scenario if you end up with an extra gallon, save some for touch ups and then throw the rest up on the wall as a 3rd coat.

The rest of the year is much more hit and miss.

Me, I invest anticipating the low end, the rest is a bonus. 

I've passed both the state and national exam and all necessary pre-requisite classes, I'm ready to apply for my license.That being said, I cannot officially apply for my license until I find a sponsoring broker (IL rules).

If it were mine, I'd put in a very small rental office, just a half door walk up with a room for a desk and 8 tall file cabinets (and a half bath for management use).Sleeve A/C and electric heat the office with some benches out front for residents and wanna-renters to sit on.And use the rest of the place as rent-able units, except for maintenance storage areas. 

Definitely get the agreement in writing, and maybe even notarized so it's even more official.

The initiative, subject to a public comment period, would seek to make nationwide current reporting requirements on transactions in 12 metropolitan areas with residential property selling for more than $300,000, officials said.

The best ones are booked months out and cost a fortune and the rest, well we all know the rest. 

For the rest of my rentals and new rentals I use Hemlane.