I wish I would have started investing when I was 18, the minute I was legally accepted as an adult.As far as analyzing properties goes, an easy way to start is to find a target zip code.

The basement has potential to be finished as a smaller rec room and the attic is big enough to be either a rec room or bedrooms depending on codes.

Does anyone know which zip codes to buy in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake or Suffolk?

If you don't live there the rule applies.This is your bible now:http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/codes/publica...We always let tenants go MtM after a year.

The codes govern the operation of your business.

So, create status codes for both of these and a few in-between codes to help you work smarter, not harder.

You have to dig a little to answer two questions.(1) The history of zoning code for that particular area. 

Rental properties have a higher standard for dryer venting,, most city inspectors will require you to have smooth sheet metal duct, not any of the accordion type dryer vent hoses made of plastic or flexi metal.. and must be vented outside..I'd call city talk to inspection department and find out the regulations.. as your currently "thinking" about adding a dryer... honestly we had a huge issue with trying to install a washer and dryer in a 4 plex,, the city inspector would not permit use because we didn't have a egress window in the basement for an additional way to exit,, code required 2 exits out of basement to have a washer or dryer for use.. basically the basement was off limits. because of no 2nd point of exit we couldn't even let tenant's down there so we had to lock it off. 

I've raised VC, sold companies, and written hundreds of thousands of lines of code, so I understand both the technology and the business models.First of all, I've looked at pretty much every real estate blockchain company with any name recognition and think they will all need to pivot or die.

Because when you try and sell 123 Main street, 3 bed 2 bath house on Craigslist without a RE license you are violating CA business and professionals code.