I'm trying to look up what the actual ordinances/regulations are but from what I can tell, they don't go into effect until 2019 and there is no official documentation detailing the regulations.

You didn't ask about this, but be careful with putting private info like SSN in them, they are not very secure.

I would not view this investment as a "retire early" but rather a secure investment for your older years.

Hi all, I’m curious how soon after approving an applicant and taking a security deposit you require the tenant to start paying rent?

This was considered a win-win situation for both us and our goals (they are retiring and I am just getting started).I secured a cash out refinance in my name in order to pay this family member (and myself) back. 

As of this week I'm officially an agent with Keller Williams and I couldn't be happier.

The securities laws require any publicly-sold securities to be registered, which is an expensive process.  

You can also check tax assessor website which will tell you what the property is officially listed as. 

Were you able to secure a long trail of historical rent rolls before purchasing?

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.