If you have ample funds like over 100k I would keep it and might if I didnt since your coc is so good. 

If your real estate mentor friend isn't licensed in these areas then they won't be able to represent you, but BiggerPockets is the largest real estate social network in the world and you've got ample networking opportunities here to fill that gap.I'm not a real estate accountant or attorney and you should consult with one before following my advice. 

@Liz Fisher - I think your plans are most definitely attainable!

Depending on were your at in the country this could be ample credit or it could be just 6 houses in San Francisco area :)

It's a bridge loan with lots of flexibility to use while you attain your long-term disposition.  

My short term goal would be to become a “Student of the Game” and to hopefully mentor under and add value to a seasoned local REI investor's business for free in return for their teachings, guidance and mentorship....this is priceless.Until that day happens, I would not be opposed to changing jobs and going to work for a company that acquires and flips properties or wholesales in or out of state.In order to attain my goals I have done the following:* Read the Beginners Guide to Real Estate Investing *Located 3 REI clubs based on testimonials and referrals.

 $43K in retirement is a good start and if left for retirement will have ample time to grow (30+ years).  

So if you buy say 100 NPN seconds for next to nothing. and 60% work out you just walk from the rest since you paid pennies on the dollar.. and you concentrate on the big returns on the one's that are performing.I do have a casual contact who bought 1.5 mil of NPN 2nds and this equated to 100 plus of them, when asked how is it going.. the reply was very stressful I have 40 attorneys hired across 10 states doing all these foreclosures for me the billings are out of site and I am worried I will not even recoup my principal.. now this is someone that had the smarts to attain that kind of capital to buy into this position but I don't think they fully understood the work it takes when you have 40 or more notes that your trying to work out or foreclose on.Its a business for sure...

I just don't want to leave the assets I have worked to attain over the past 30 years unprotected.As for investing close to home, I have been told that since I live in California, I would get a better rate of return if I invest somewhere outside of California.

I have not been able to find it myself.Assuming this is not possible, can anyone from BP provide any other ways of attaining these lists?