@Gustavo MendozaMonth to month can work, but depending on the tenant, this can lead to more turnover for you.

This may lead to funding that can fix the problem.  

I would strongly recommend attending one or two so you can start networking and meeting people in the industry.

Based on the info I've received from a few nice people here, it's looking like a BRRRR/house hack is going to be my next best bet.

That can lead to odd quirks, sometimes good deals, and sometimes long and arduous processes, it just all depends.I will share a story - one Credit Union was offering such attractive HELOC terms that Auto Dealerships caught on to it.

First dont take everything people say as gospel, There is a good chance what your consultant told you is not 100% true.  

So what are some of the criteria that people look at?

Our son will be old enough to do some work for us this summer however I was lead to believe he would have to be a W-2.

The basement is huge and unfinished, has an entrance that leads to it from the front porch and it’s own exit into the backyard.

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.