Advertisement - I'm going to be self managing this property, and seeing as how I will need to do some light remodeling my agent recommend I go ahead and put a "for rent" sign out front just to start advertising it.

I also got ahead of myself and opened a HELOC on the property for capital on new projects, so I can't sell for a few years. 

The quickest way to check a property's license is the the following:1) click the link below, and enter the property address, then select the "Licenses & Inspections" tab.

If you live “below your means” by renting a place below your housing allowance, you come out ahead.

Just a heads up long post.

I feel that even if/when the bubble pops, and the value of my property decreases, I will still be coming out ahead in quite a few ways - 1 - I will eliminate or minimize my monthly rent/housing costs2 - I may/should be able to (?)

I charge $2.00/sq ft for laying any type of click flooring.

Go ahead and get the ALTA survey and zoning letters, that you need regardless of who you sell to.

I know that it's also often the case that older seasoned investors get really excited about enthusiastic young folks getting a head start on their REI journey, and are more than happy to help them along … I hope you encounter more of that in the future! 

There is also a section that describes foreign income (looks like I'll have a good amount of reading ahead of me), but still nothing requiring the ADS.