(though you could get them when you get home, just can't recreate them later, see sources below)...I would actually look at the recent opinions rules more in great depth based on your back ground...

My background is in engineering so I really dig getting into the analytical side of things and working on completing projects. 

I know there are a few people here with appraisal backgrounds and could provide more insights.

Do not cut any corners for you to approve for a property.Like I said before I am 59 years old with a bunch to offer you on construction and real estate from my background.  

My background is in nursing and still have not done a deal just yet.

Hey David - My wife and I are investors in Austin also and have a similar background - we owned a bunch of those 4plexes just off of S Lamar and Barton Skyway.

Payments come from the health insurance - you would not believe the cash flow, but the required skilset - a combination of medical and real estate background - is also rare.

And one never knows how much background to add ( eg, should we start with what is an ordinary and necessary business expense or get into expenses versus capital improvements) so to add to the above, I would take a look at the irs forms and instructions and docs on their website, and I hear some on this site recommend fishman's tax guide for landlords, an accountant is often worth it, or close to Houston, there may be a half dozens places to take an income tax course.

Since I have a construction background I do flips for example.

However license or not agent training will give you a good legal background on the business.