Its not a bad idea to maintain some steady income before you start closing deals, but it would be difficult to keep up with both if you really want your real estate business to take off.

In an HOA community and very well maintained.

if you have the option to be the Bank. always choose that route unless this is a home you want to keep and maintain in your portfolio due to promise of large appreciation over time

If so, you open yourself up to a bigger pool of candidates.There are about 20 of us tax accountants and CPAs here on Bigger Pockets who specialize in real estate taxation and work with clients nationwide.Reach out to a few and see who you like.Good luck and let me know if I can be of assistance. 

I would not recommend this for a first timer unless you have construction experience and prior experience with a local Architect to assist.       

Pool equipment is all brand new and will be maintained by a pool company, cost is already included in the rent analysis. 

On the other hand, keep in mind that there are costs associated with maintaining an LLC (such as the $800 annual franchise tax in California).2.

While we reviewed these guidelines as well (actually it was our first web search) it only states that we cannot discriminate against someone with a disability, and therefore their need for assistance from a service animal. 

Buy a home with a zero down loan or grant assistance.

Not really, most of my tenants either couldn’t afford it or they’d never maintain it.