Ask to see the sellers Schedule C to see that the income reported matches the payment history.

I am trying to obtain and generate additional income, and expand my portfolio, and am seeking advice on some decisions and choices I need to make to help to accomplish this. 

Some wealth managers have an income threshold they want their referrals to be in. 

It was more than just work; it was about getting to know each other and earning trust. 

Once that is completed, then run the credit for those that meet the first round of criteria.You can double check but I have not heard you have to prioritize a Section 8 tenant, you just can't reject them because of source of income.

The benefit to them is that they receive income over time, and the benefit to you is that you don’t need to pursue bank lending.  

I have not used the rental income and will not until I obtain the license. 

I am particularly interested in areas which I can either start earning right away as short term or long term rentals - Miami area or Bay area sounds like a good option for me.

Most realtors can not get much loan due to nature of his un-predicable income as 1099 and have terrible credit score issues.

Look into syndications, but vet the operators first, that is passive income as an LP, not owning rental properties.