The impact on w-2 happens if you're contributing to an employee sponsored 401k plan with that employer.  

I would speculate and say that about 2000 people will be employed there for the next 2 years for the startup.

The worst PM imitation I ever had the misfortune of employing

I consider the business form of LLC vs Self-Employed to do rental business.

If you don’t possess, or don’t YET possess those abilities, then stay away from creative transactions, unless you employ someone who does have those abilities to respresent you.  

Your CPA should be able to guide you how to categorize all your expenses so that you can do it correctly yourself.https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/tangible-property-final-regulations#:~:text=The%20de%20minimis%20safe%20harbor%20election%20eliminates%20the%20burden%20of,is%20properly%20deductible%20or%20capitalizable.

By doing this, you demonstrate the value you add to your organization to your employer which positions yourself for growth and advancement.What other tips do you have for finding success in your real estate career?

Employment/Economic Diversity/Demand DriversNow if you can buy a house let's say 4-5 bedroom and have your kid live in one for 4-5 years and is the kind of kid who is responsible and a hard worker and a good networker and can keep the bedrooms rented for the next 4-5 years, there certainly could be an opportunity there.

If you are w2 and your employer says they won't list you as a permanent employee, you should take that as a warning that you may be laid off soon.

FHA does not have a clear definition in their guidelines, but most lenders have stability standards, depending on several factors (contract length, previous employment, etc).