@Kearsten M HiggsTo invest in real estate, set clear goals, focus on education, consider market, lifestyle, and financial goals, and analyze deals using tools like BiggerPockets' Rental Property Calculator.

If you do the math it makes much more sense than paying dorm fees And your kid gets a good education on property ownership and management in the process. 

It's important to start with some foundational education.1.

When financing a large-scale fix-and-flip project, assessing and managing risk is crucial for success.Risk Management StrategiesContingency Budgeting:Set aside a contingency fund (typically 10-20% of renovation costs) for unexpected expenses.Time Management:Develop a detailed project timeline to keep renovations on track and avoid extended holding costs.Partnerships:Collaborate with experienced contractors and real estate agents to mitigate risks associated with repairs and market positioning.Insurance:Obtain comprehensive insurance coverage, including builder’s risk insurance and general liability insurance, to protect against unforeseen events.Exit Strategy:Always have an exit strategy.

it's usually an education process.

Others choose to hold properties in their personal name and rely on umbrella insurance, which is simpler but may offer less comprehensive protection.

When I work with my investor clients I come from a place of education and make sure they are armed with all the information needed and understand the information.

It sounds like you're doing a good job of educating yourself which is great, but you can educate yourself as much as you want, however without a direction or destination in mind you'll never have enough information to make a decision. 

The completed expansion is expected to reduce travel time from Mobile to the Eastern Shore, increasing reliability and accessibility to jobs, educational facilities, medical services and recreational activities.

Purchasing notes at a discount to “capture” the early payoff windfallFor those willing to be more active, engage in study and education, and have the time, wealth building can be accelerated by using techniques such as1.