Great...just what I want from my real estate workshop...."

Not sure what state you intend to get licensed in to start, but before you get too far along I would check with the Real Estate Commission to confirm that your end-game (AI decisions only, no human broker in the loop) will pass their muster.

My intention is to live in the basement, rent out the remaining bedroom to a long term roommate, and run the upstairs as a full time STR.I'm aware that the City of Littleton has strict short term rental regulations, but they do allow STRs as long as I have a license and I am occupying the property.  

I think you would be hard pressed to find any consistent and major REI investor who has not had a lawsuit at one time. 

There are also many different ways to invest in real estate. 

I am currently surveying the NC market for a 3bd 2 ba home that is predicted to appreciate over time. 

Are there time limits to this?

But again its about recommending to them to pack a sufficient food and drink supply if a storm is possible.We also to try have ice melt and snow shovels on hand, extra blankets and stuff like that.To mitigate some of this think about a full time back up generator to keep the power.  

Hello, I started investing in real estate on 2017 and I have 7 properties (1 4plex, and 6 SFH includding my primary residence, ).

It’s often the heart of the home, where people spend a lot of time.