But, even those folks who are not formally educated can do well as we all have seen - it boils down to "the soft skills" that involve grit, determination, and relentless practice.

It formalizes what you told her and if she fails to comply, you can offset her security deposit for damages and evict her.

This will not be possible with an MLS transaction where the listing agent formally represents the seller and would not allow such an assigned transaction without knowing exactly who it would be assigning to.

@Connor Christensen- welcome to the PNW and to BP -  if you will need financing for your plans - best first step is to get formally pre approved for  whatever  scenario you are insterested in ...without financing in place , lots of the other steps  wont  happen 

I would first off all register my business through "Brønnøysundregistrene" (The Brønnøysund Registers, formally the Register Unit in Brønnøysund, is a Norwegian state agency subordinate to the Ministry of Trade and Fisheries that runs many of the country's most important registers - Wikipedia) and I would also guess that we will not need a trade licence for home renovation business (but this depends on what your working with, for example if your performing electrical maintenance or electrical installation you need to have a electrician licence to do this).

Yes, Michael, I have a large lot corner that cannot be formally split but has a great DADU site. 

They recently decided that 65 is too young to get a PSA test for males, despite studies from the American Cancer Institute showing quite the opposite.

It took me ten years to get the business to the point that I could quit my job and go full time.Still no degree from formalized education, but I have an MBA from the school of hard knocks.

I feel in Seattle proper the SFR + MIL   will be  a  more  desirable  property   and  provide higher  appreciation  in the long term .....if you are in need of  financing for the new  property - make sure to get  formally pre approved  ( not pre  qualified ) for  both scenarios .......fyi - pricing will be  different for a  duplex  as  compared to a 2plex  and have  soem  different guidelines 

So, this is my formal introduction to the bigger pockets community.I envision myself being a wholesaler, building up to flipping, then rental properties, and finally building up the capital to take on commercial properties in the future.