HI Mary,There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

In that regard their promise of selling solid B class properties was fulfilled for my deals.+ Formalities can be taken care of very easily, they are using the online system called DocuSign and you can sign everything online.

I'm eager to hear about any unconventional methods or creative approaches that could enable me to invest in real estate despite my limitations.Additionally, I'm working on expanding my skill set by taking online courses in game development and gaining experience in website design and app development.

A good rule of thumb I like to tell clients is that if your activities are integral and income producing, where as if you were not to do the activitiy it would result in the property's financial health being worse off, it should count in general. 

In response to your concerns, first thing to know is that investing in real estate never comes without risk and it is not as simple as some online "gurus" make it out to be.

Eventually you want to have enough passive income to quit the hustle of being an agent. 

Step 1: Increase income, decrease expenses.

Your net operating income is positive, from what you outline, since capital improvements are not commonly an income statement item.  

When you submit your income and expenses to your CPA it should be documented that you did not receive 5 months of rent plus your attorney fees which you should have receipts for. 

(Obviously this question is for if your monthly incoming from other properties and/or W2 don't cover it).