It's been challenging to find resources or training for Yardi outside of obtaining a job that demands prior experience with the software.

Just ask the guy if its something he would entertain. 

He talks about obtaining private money.

Have you obtained any detailed cost/benefit analysis quote?

I’m a 41-year-old father of six who loves the Lord and is driven by a desire to build a better future for my family through real estate.I own a small tile installation business, am a certified insurance agent, and am currently in the process of obtaining my real estate license.

Just keep in mind that entertainment expenses—like taking clients out for a show or a game—aren’t deductible anymore.And, yes, you can deduct 100% of your education expenses if you’re already a real estate investor.

Two, you'll have a much easier time obtaining a mortgage product if you have a track record of W2 income.In the meantime, continue implementing the strategies you mentioned: save religiously, build your credit, pay any existing debt owed, etc.

I agree that is will be a gamble as to how well it will do.Also, ask the owner if they will entertain partial owner financing to keep from dragging family and friends into this risky business venture.Maybe even rent from owner for a year with right to sublease to see how it goes before committing to a purchase.

Hello Ivan,I do not work for BP, but my suggestion is that you follow the Build Your Investing Team link at the top of this page if you have not and follow each step including speaking with the prospective members of the team you want to build and with that I believe you will obtain the answers you need.

And no partner bank was willing to finance based on projections and a turnaround story, even though we had an SBA pre-qual.In the end we made the case to the sellers that no buyer would be able to obtain financing and got them to agree to 85% LTV seller financing.Happy to answer more in-depth questions via DM.