If you haven't already done so, look on meetup.com to see what real estate meetups exist in your area and try to meet some folks in person. A

I feel like it was about $200 in parts and $1800 in labor ( he was done in 2 days)   I am so envious of people who own, rehab and manage properties in areas where costs are so much more affordable for the average person.  A

@Chris MasonI'm a numbers person, as by profession in accounting and finance, and experience in mortgage banking. 

As was mentioned above you can work with a licensed person as a "Loan Officer Assistant" to get some experience. 

I care about how they communicate by phone, email and in-person, as communication is key to good landlord / tenant outcome.

There IS a pool, so I know that factors into it, but $3,500 on an investor policy vs $8,800 on a persona residence policy is . . . vexing to say it lightly.What tips and tricks do you know of for finding insurance when house-hacking a 3 or 4 unit multifamily?

The @ thing sends that person a notification.   

Newbie Scenario Question:  Person A purchases a Tax Lien Certificate during the first year it is purchased by the State for $500. 

Originally posted by @Dennis M.:as

Once I get there, I will speculate on the rest of the meaning of my life and how I can feel fulfilled going forward, a whole person, a better person, a finer human being...all of that doesn't amount to much right now until I am absolutely positive that the economic health of my family cannot be successfully attacked by anything short of a global cataclysm.