If someone lives in a single-family home or apartment without HOA rules, we strike that clause.I've read through the BP lease and believe it addresses your issue satisfactorily.

I have read many books and done a lot of research online, but I feel like I am not getting any closer. 

FYI, just read your BP featured  blog post about accelerated depreciation tax write-offs using cost seg - powerful stuff!

I'm guessing I should look for a decent job to support my self while learning with the first couple properties, but until then what can I do in the mean time to get the best start.I am working on getting some of the books so I have reading material this winter, but other than that what should/could I be doing?

I didn’t really have an idea how business works, my mind set was more of the appreciation and equity.So now its been a month since i have started reading here and listening to all the podcast regarding real estate investing.

I’ve been watching podcasts and reading a lot of the posts on this website and plan on being more active here.

. ^^^ Read this three times.

I’m a novice investor, but your story, experience and goals read like someone being interviewd on the pod cast!

(Man Doesn't that sound like Geico) Keep reading! 

You can find out more on these via a search on Google and read up on the various company websites.