Where are you located and what niche(s) do you want to invest in?

So technically we aren’t “profiting”, therefore no capital gains (I hope). 

They may keep it around as a gift to independent mortgage brokers, but that's all it'll be.DSCR is not the cavalry coming to save the day, it's not a knight in shining armor, I strongly suggest that everyone pray to a different God (but, again, hey, go ahead and close the DSCR loans that people call you to ask for, may as well enjoy it while it lasts, I've noticed the uptick in phone calls from this niche too & have been closing them myself [dodged the bullet when Sprout pulled the plug, didn't have any active loans with them -- knock on wood I can keep dodging it, but when all the non-QM/DSCR lenders are posting cooked books to trick idiots on Wall Street into thinking they're not pets dot com, it'll take some luck too]). 

Once you establish a foundation of education and you pick a niche, then it'll be time to start pursuing your first deal.If you are driven, disciplined, and focused, you may be able to retire off real estate by the age of 60.

Depending... sole proprietor vs company with over head, legit contractor vs uninsured side jobber, type, size and quality of tile, shower walls and or floor, waterproofing, metal edging, niches, benches, shelfs, windows, deco bands, total square feet, backlog, substrate, relationship, layout. ..

This would give you a LOT of tax advantages 3) Decide if you want to manage yourself or have a property manager and depending on that start reading about how to make better cash flow. 4) Think about your brand and how you and your boyfriend can differentiate yourself and hit a niche. 

I liked the neighborhood, the lot size, and the fact that the house was technically mid-century but did not have a ton of character so we were able to really put our own spin on it.

Its not technically a license but a registration. 

I have one active cold caller who calls niche data and does some bulk dialing.

The PPM is technical, lengthy (often more than 100 pages) and carries legal jargon and disclaimers that would pretty much scare anyone out of investing.