depends on the state - as some states allow a loan officer to be a 1099 employee but if you are a W2 then it probably makes it more challenging.What states are you licensed in as we may be looking for some 1099 loan officers. 

So I put years of work into renovating a couple run down buildings to provide apartments for people, did all the work myself and then was laid off my job.Since then I've been pursuing this dream of being self employed before its all over.

If you have plenty of money to live off of now, then stay put.

After you have done a few deals locally, then you could look to expanding into more expensive markets.There are a bunch of classes and mastermind groups out there.

Then pay taxes.  

@Arnold CaceresIf the county does not have it online then go to the county with the parcel number and review it with them

If your properties are finished better then the competition and you are priced within the market rental price even at the high end you should do well.  

What if you accept the Airbnb booking and then they refuse to sign the lease?

As for any oil tank, if they're leaking oil into the ground then yes you have an environmental issue to deal with. 

If there is an abundance of two bedrooms and not many with a dedicated office space, then you should go with the office space.